Iraq Al-Wahaj

Iraq Al-Wahaj is a cave in , . Iraq Al-Wahaj is situated near the town , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Ajlun Castle.

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Ajloun Castle, medieval name Qalʻat ar-Rabad or Castle of Saladin, is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in northwestern . It is placed on a hilltop in the Mount Ajloun district, also known as Jabal Auf after an Arab tribe that lived in the area in the 12th century. is situated 2 km northeast of Iraq Al-Wahaj.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kufranjah and Anjara.

Town
is a municipality in the , located in the northwestern region of . It serves as the administrative center for the District.

Town
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is an ancient town located at northern in the . The city is situated 4 kilometers to the south of , and 73 kilometers to the north of the Jordanian capital . is situated 4 km east of Iraq Al-Wahaj.

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Ajloun, also spelled , is the capital town of the , a hilly town in the north of , located 76 kilometers north west of . It is noted for its impressive ruins of the 12th-century .

Iraq Al-Wahaj

Latitude
32.31162° or 32° 18′ 42″ north
Longitude
35.71267° or 35° 42′ 46″ east
Elevation
727 metres (2,385 feet)
Open location code
8G4Q8P67+J3
Geo­Names ID
11704077
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In Other Languages

“Iraq Al-Wahaj” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “عراق الوهج”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Khirbat Abū Ḩadīd and Khallat Kawkash.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Wādī ‘Ajlūn and Tall Ḩabīb.

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