Ajloun Castle
Impressive Muslim fortress, built by the Ayyubids on Saladin's order in 1183 AD, later expanded by the Mamluks in the 13th century.
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Arrow slits can be seen at various levels of the towers and are the most widespread feature of Ayyubid fortification. They are wedge-shaped openings that narrow to a slit. Later arrow slits in the upper levels of the castle were made up of removable stone blocks inserted into a wide window opening allowing more than one soldier to be located on the stone windowsill and giving them a better view.
© Photo: Haupt & Binder
Impressive Muslim fortress, built by the Ayyubids on Saladin's order in 1183 AD, later expanded by the Mamluks in the 13th century.