Ajloun Governorate, Administrative region in northern Jordan
Ajloun Governorate is a mountainous region in northwestern Jordan characterized by forests and farmland. The terrain slopes through green valleys where villages and farming communities are scattered across the land.
The region was inhabited during Roman and Byzantine times, with archaeological remains scattered across its valleys and hillsides. These sites reveal how different civilizations lived here over centuries.
Local artisans produce handmade pottery and textiles using methods passed down through generations, with their work sold in village markets and family shops.
The region connects to major Jordanian cities through a road network with regular bus services available. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring the area.
A forest reserve here protects one of the largest remaining Mediterranean pine-oak forest ecosystems in the region. This woodland is also home to native deer species and other wildlife found nowhere else nearby.
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