Ajloun Nature Reserve

The spectacular spring in the Ajloun Mountains - kingdom of Jordan

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Ajloun (Arabic: عجلون‎‎, ‘Ajlūn), also spelled Ajlun, is the capital town of the Ajloun Governorate, a hilly town in the north of Jordan, located 76 kilometers (around 47 miles) north west of Amman. It is noted for its impressive ruins of the 12th-century Ajlun Castle.

The Ajlun Governorate has a population of over 142,000 widespread in 27 villages and towns over an area of about 420 km². The population is mainly composed of the following Muslim tribes: Al-Qudah (AlQudah), Al-Share, Al-Zghoul, Al-Momani, Al-smadi, Al-Shwayyat, Al-Freihat, Al-Khatatbah, Alnawateer, Al-Karraz, and others. Rabadi, Haddad, Iwais, Eisouh and Muqattash (which was split from Rabadi) are the main Christian tribes in Ajloun. Although Christians are a minority in the overall governorate, they form about more than half of the population in Ajloun city; most Christians resides in Ajloun city along with Muslims of the Al-Smadi tribe. Other tribes are distributed in the other districts of the governorate. Ajloun Governorate has four seats in the national parliament, one of which is dedicated for the Christian minority.

Jerash and Ajloun Castle in Jordan

Scorching heat at Jerash

Ajloun Slingshot - Jordan

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Ajloun Arrabad - عجلون الربض

A film about Ajloun castle which is located in the peak of the highest mountain in Ajloun - Jordan

Beautiful Ajloun Forest Reserve

A slideshow of the Ajloun Forest Reserve, with photos of wild flowers (irises, lilies, orchids, poppies, etc), trees, insects, a lizard, fairy shrimp, and the surrounding landscape. The park is very lush and has a high diversity of birds and mammals also, but it was very windy and cool the day that we went. The nature did not disappoint in the slightest! :-)

All photos were taken by Zaid S Jumean and Charlene M Wood on April 10, 2011.

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The Royal Academy for Nature Conservation, Ajloun-JORDAN

The Royal Academy for Nature Conservation Ajloun Forest Reserve - The Royal Society for The Conservation of Nature - JORDAN-

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Day in Jerash and Ajloun - 5FEB17

Northern excursion to Jerash and Ajloun with AMIDEAST Jordan!

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Ajloun Castle Trail - Video - Hiking in Jordan

A hiking trail near the Ajloun Castle (Qal'at Ajloun) in Jordan.

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Ajloun Castle Jordan

Magický hrad Ajloun, který je postaven v Jordánsku na hranici s Izraelem, Libanonem a Sýrii, je typickou ukázkou středověké arabské vojenské architektury. Pevnost postavil v letech 1184 – 85 Izz Eddin Usama, synovec Salaha Eddin al-Ayubbiho, známého jako Saladin (vojevůdce, který vedl úspěšnou výpravu proti Křižákům a získal zpět zabraná území). Původně měla pevnost čtyři rohové věže. Mamlúkové později přistavěli další věž. Pevnost byla zničena při nájezdu Moghulů a znovu postavena mamlúckým sultánem Baybarem.

Ajloun Castle, is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in northwestern Jordan. It is placed on a hilltop belonging to the Jabal Ajlun (Mount Ajlun) district, also known as Jabal 'Auf after a Bedouin tribe which had captured the area in the 12th century. From its high ground the castle was guarding three wadis which descend towards the Jordan Valley. It was built by the Ayyubids in the 12th century and enlarged by the Mamluks in the 13th.

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A day trip to Ajloun Castle and Nature Reserve. It was beautiful!

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Saladin's Castle in Ajloun - جنة الله على الارض عجلون

The Ajloun area has a long history of human settlement, due to its Mediterranean climate, dense forests and fertile soil. This rich history is reflected in the many archaeological ruins scattered in the woodlands and surrounding villages. In the village of Tubna, the visitor will find a Zeidanian mosque and a meeting hall dating back to 1750 AD The visitor will also find a structure known as Al'ali Shreidah, home of the governor of the region before the establishment of modern Jordan. The governor's home was much admired by the contemporaries due to the fast that it was the first two-level building in the region. The Ajloun Castle (Qal'at Ar-Rabad) built by Saladin's nephew [1184 AD] is another important archeological landmark. The castle was built to control the iron mines of Ajloun, and to counter the progress of the Crusaders by dominating the three main routes leading to the Jordan valley and protecting the communication routes between Jordan and Syria.

Ajloun ... castle,Nature and Life عجلون ...القلعة ، الطبيعة والحياة

Ajloun mountains are famous for their lush vegetation and thick green forests . it is also good place for hikes. the highest mountain peaks reach around 1268 meters above sea level. Ajloun mountains receive a few snow storms every year usually in winter season from December to March. It's one ofJordan's most beautiful regions. Ajloun has a Mediterranean weather rainy and snowy in winter season and pleasant in the summer time.

AJLOUN CASTLE and JERASH in JORDAN (Louis, Salih, Merve)

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During Ramadan's initiative for Umniah Al Khair in Al-Hussein camp for youth, Ajloun, Umniah Happiness Convoy arrives to spread happiness!

انطلقت حافلة الفرح من مبادرة أمنية الخير في رمضان لمعسكر الحسين للشباب في عجلون يلنشر الفرح! لقد استمتعنا بنشاطات رائعة مع الأطفال والشباب

Welcome to Jordan ( Ajloun - Jordan عجلون - الأردن )

A hilly town in the north of Jordan, located 76 kilometers (around 47 miles) north west of Amman. It is noted for its impressive ruins the 12th century castle which known nowadays as Ajlun Castle.


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