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 nearby to Ajlun Castle, as well as near the town Anjara.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ajlun Castle.
Ajlun Castle
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Ajloun Castle, medieval name Qalʻat ar-Rabad, is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in northwestern Jordan. It is placed on a hilltop belonging to the Mount Ajloun district, also known as Jabal Auf after a Bedouin tribe which had captured the area in the 12th century.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Anjara and Kufranjah.
Anjara
Town
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Anjara is an ancient town located at northern Jordan in the Ajloun Governorate. The city is situated 4 kilometers to the south of Ajloun, and 73 kilometers to the north of the Jordanian capital Amman. 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. It serves as the administrative center for the Kufranjah District. 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. It has an average elevation of 965 meters above the sea level. 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″ northLongitude
35.72744° or 35° 43′ 39″ eastElevation
995 metres (3,264 feet)Open location code
8G4Q8PGG+3XGeoNames ID
247440
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In Other Languages
“Qal‘at ‘Ajlūn” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “قلعة عجلون”
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