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Ajlun Castle, Jordan.

Ajlun Castle, Jordan.

2-491-976 - Vivienne Sharp/Heritage Images

Ajlun Castle, Jordan. Ajlun Castle was built in 1184-1185 by Izz al-Din Usama, a nephew of Saladin, to protect the surrounding area against Crusader attacks from Karak and Bisan. Its military importance declined after Karak fell to Saladin's forces in 1189.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Vivienne Sharp, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. Izz al-Din Usama: Arabian: soldier, emir
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia Jordan

  1. 31 00 00 N , 036 00 00 E
Category Hierarchy

History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

Locations & Buildings Castles

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

Religion & Belief Islam

Architecture & Archaeology Castles & Fortifications

Lifestyle Religious Beliefs Islam

Places Asia Jordan Other

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3378x5196
File Size : 51,423kb

Aliases

  1. 86B0/000749/00/VS
  1. 0470013151
  1. 2-491-976
  1. 2491976
  1. 86B0/000749/00/VS
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