Ajloun Castle

Its located in the northwestern part of Jordan, about 75 km away from Amman, it is a 12th-century Muslim castle , Ajloun Castle built on the ruins of a monastery back to byzantine period, It was renovated as a fort in 1184 by a general in the army of Saladin. The castle was controlling the traffic along the road between Damascus and Egypt, which also helped the Ayyubid army to defeat the Crusaders eight centuries ago. The Locals often take advantage of the green landscapes and beautiful view where to enjoy the cultivated mountains around the area.