History of Ajlun Castle related to Crusaders



Ajlun Castle



1184 Amir 'Izz al-Din Usama builds the castle, just 4 years before Saladin captures Kerak. The castle secured the area immediately south of the Yarmuk River against Crusader attempts at settlement into that area.

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Interior of Castle looking over the rolling hill country south of the Yarmuk River in Jordan. Slide photograph from 1986.


Ruins of a square tower at Ajlun Castle. Slide photograph from 1986.

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Ruins of Ajlun Castle. Slide photograph from 1986.

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Ruins of a square tower at Ajlun Castle. Slide photograph from 1986.

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Masonry within the interior of Ajlun Castle. Slide photograph from 1986.

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Ruins of a square tower at Ajlun Castle. Slide photograph from 1986.

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