Ajloun Castle, located in Ajloun, Jordan, is a 12th-century Muslim castle built by the Ayyubids to protect the region from Crusader incursions and to secure the vital routes between Jordan and Syria. Perched on a hilltop, the castle offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the Jordan Valley. It was constructed by the general and nephew of Saladin, Izz al-Din Usama, to serve both as a military fortification and a beacon of Islamic power in the region. The architecture of Ajloun Castle features robust stone walls, arrow slits, and towers, embodying the strategic military design of the period.
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