Ajloun

Jordan
Ajloun, Jordan
Photo: Daniel Case CC BY-SA 3.0 source

Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress in the hills of northern Jordan, is the defining landmark of this city around 76 kilometres northwest of Amman. The surrounding terrain is mountainous, and the area sits within reach of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.

  • Population125,557
  • Nearest water2.0 km
  • Nearest mountain3.3 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km1

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