Qal‘at ‘Ajlūn
Qal‘at ‘Ajlūn is a historical site in Ajlun, Northern Jordan and has an elevation of 995 metres. Qal‘at ‘Ajlūn is situated near Ajlun Castle, as well as near the town Anjara.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Ajlun Castle.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Anjara and Kufranjah.
Anjara
Town
Anjara is an ancient town located at northern Jordan in the Ajloun Governorate. Anjara is situated 3½ km southeast of Qal‘at ‘Ajlūn.
Kufranjah
Town
Kufranjah is a municipality in the Ajloun Governorate, located in the northwestern region of Jordan. Kufranjah is situated 4 km southwest of Qal‘at ‘Ajlūn.
Husainyyat
Village
Husainyyat is a village in the northern portion of Jordan, lying between Ajlun and Jerash. Husainyyat is situated 9 km southeast of Qal‘at ‘Ajlūn.
Qal‘at ‘Ajlūn
- Type: Historical site
- Also known as: “Qal‘at ar Rabaḑ” and “Qal`at `Ajlun”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Ajlun, Northern Jordan, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
32.32522° or 32° 19′ 31″ north
Longitude
35.72744° or 35° 43′ 39″ east
Elevation
995 metres (3,264 feet)
Open location code
8G4Q8PGG+3X
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Qal‘at ‘Ajlūn” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “قلعة عجلون”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Khirbat Abū Ḩadīd and Ḩayy ar Rabaḑīyah.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Wādī aş Şālūs and Masjid Jam‘īyat al Muḩāfaz̧ah ‘alá al Qur’ān al Karīm.
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