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.
[edit] Climate and Topography
Ajlun's mountain range is at around (32.34, 35.80). Its highest mountain peaks reach around 1250 meters above sea level. It's one of the countries most beautiful regions. It receives a number of snow storms per year with snow accumulations that reach up to a meter at times.
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