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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Remains of a small church in the upper and oldest parts of the castle, with traces of the nave, presbytery and slot for a chancel screen, along with part of its mosaic floor. The mosaic floor representing loaves of bread and two fish includes a Greek inscription dedicated to the diakon Aryano (deacon Aryano). The discovery of this small church reinforces historic resources stating that the castle was built on the ruins of a monastery. Byzantine era records mention "Ajlun” in reference to a priest who resided in a monastery on the top of Mount Awf, which is where Ajlun castle sits today.
© 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.