one of the great examples of Islamic military architecture safeguarded the routes between Damascus and the south of Jordan,
secured the safety of pilgrim and trade caravans traveling to the Hejaz, and also protected nearby iron mining operations - key to the manufacture of weapons.
The name
The word "Ajlun" is a Semitic/Aramaic name from the root word "ajar", which refers to a round sloping place and can also mean a calf. Historic sources from the 9th century BC indicate that a Moabite king was named Ajlun.
Byzantine era records also mention "Ajlun” in reference to a priest who resided in a monastery on the top of Mount 'Auf, which is where Ajlun castle sits today.
The Building
The castle stands 1,100 meters above sea level atop a hill. It has seven towers built of limestone blocks cut from the moat around the castle. Four of the towers were part of the original construction, while the fifth and sixth were built during the castle enlargements.
he L-shaped Tower 7 or Tower of Aybak (left from the entrance) was added to the building at its southeast corner for extra fortification. It is named after a governor, as stated in an Arabic inscription on one of the tower blocks: "In the name of God
Some photos from Ajlun castle
So that we may be able to achieve the pleasures and new adventures.
