ام الخشب
ام الخشب is a village in Ajlun, Northern Jordan. ام الخشب is situated nearby to the village عين البستان, as well as near the town Anjara.Places of Interest
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 an Arab tribe that lived in the area in the 12th century. Ajlun Castle is situated 4 km north of ام الخشب.
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 2½ km northeast of ام الخشب.
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 3 km west of ام الخشب.
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 6 km southeast of ام الخشب.
ام الخشب
- Type: Village
- Category: locality
- Location: Ajlun, Northern Jordan, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
32.29195° or 32° 17′ 31″ northLongitude
35.73508° or 35° 44′ 6″ eastOpen location code
8G4Q7PRP+Q2OpenStreetMap ID
node 7549550958OpenStreetMap feature
place=village
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