Ajlun (alternative spelling Ajloun) (Arabic: عجلون) is one of the governorates of Jordan, located north of Amman the capital of Jordan. Image File history File links Jordan-Ajlun. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1056x816, 14 KB) Map of the nahias of Ajlun governorate in Jordan. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1056x816, 14 KB) Map of the nahias of Ajlun governorate in Jordan. ... Arabic ( or just ) is the largest living member of the Semitic language family in terms of speakers. ... For other meanings, see Amman (disambiguation) and Ammann. ...
Ajlun is divided into 2 nahias (areas or sides):
1. Ajlun
2. Kofranjah
History
Ajlun is one of the most beautiful cities in Jordan, and is famous for its castle, also known as "Qala'at Ajlun", old name was Qal'at Salah Ad-Dein. The castle was built as a garrison to protect Ajlun strategic geography from the crusaders. After the Crusades, the castle became home for the families (Predominantly Al-Smadi and Al-Rbadhi families) who lived in the vicinity of the castle.
Climate
Ajlun is known for its high elevation, which makes it one of the coolest cities in Jordan, with average maximum temperature during January 8.2, and minimum average temperature 2.8. Snow is a common type of precipitation in the winter, due to that Ajlon city is well prepared to face winter.
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