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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A carving of a cornucopia (symbol of wealth) near a doorway was probably reused from an earlier Roman temple nearby as it was common to use readily available stones from ruins of temples to construct new structures.
© 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.
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