Ajlun
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Ajlun (alternative spelling Ajloun) (Arabic: عجلون) is a hill town in the north of Jordan, located 41 kilometers (around 25 miles) north west of Amman. It is noted for its impressive 12th century castle. It is the capital city of Ajlun Governorate.
[edit] Point of interest
The castle of Qala'a er-Rabath near Ajlun, is located on the site of an old monastery. It was built by Ezz-ed-din Oussama, a general of Saladin army, in 1184. It permitted to control the road of Damas and Egypt. The fortress marks the limit which the Franks could never exceed in the east. The Mamelukes increased it then, adding its square tower in particular to it. It was taken by the Mongols into 1260 and partially destroyed.
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