Ajloun, Medieval fortress and archaeological museum in Ajloun, Jordan.
The hilltop castle of Ajloun rises 719 meters above sea level, featuring four corner towers connected by walls with defensive arrow slits.
Built in 1184 by Izz al-Din Usama, nephew of Saladin, Ajloun Castle protected trade routes and communication lines between Damascus and Jerusalem against Crusader attacks.
The Ajloun Archaeological Museum displays Bronze Age pottery, Roman glassware, Byzantine mosaics, and Mamluk stone inscriptions representing regional artistic development.
The castle and museum welcome visitors from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM during summer months and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in winter.
The newly inaugurated cable car system provides direct access to the castle while offering views of the surrounding wadis leading to the Jordan Valley.
Location: Ajloun Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 719 m
Website: http://ajloun.gov.jo
GPS coordinates: 32.33250,35.75167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
Ajlun Castle
2.4 km
Temple of Artemis
14.3 km
Ancient Jerash
15 km
Dibeen Forest Reserve
11.4 km
Ajloun Forest Reserve
5.5 km
Tell Mar Elias
4.3 km
South Theatre
14.4 km
Listeb Mosque
4.7 km
Pella
18.2 km
Hippodrome in Gerasa
14.7 km
Arch of Hadrian
14.7 km
Zeus Temple - Gerasa
14.2 km
Southern Theatre of Jerash
14.4 km
Oval Forum
14.3 km
Northern Theatre of Jerash
14.4 km
‘Irāq Abū Ḩashīsh
22.5 km
The Cathedral, Gerasa (Jerash)
14.3 km
Maghārat Miftāḩ
12.3 km
Tall Mashhad
6.5 km
Great mosque Ajlun
59 m
Qanāt al Mazāri‘īyah
17.6 km
Saddat aţ Ţālib
20.6 km
Wādī as Silqah
18.3 km
Qanāt ash Shuqayrīyah
17 km
Qanāt al Ma‘jamah
20.4 km
North theatre in Gerasa
14.4 km
Wādī al Karm
19 km
Byzantine barracks at Gerasa
14.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes