History & archaeology
Ajloun Castle
A 12th-century Ayyubid fortress on the highest hill in town
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Jerash Archaeological Site
موقع جرش الأثري
A Roman city, about 17 km east of Ajloun as the crow flies
This place is outside Ajloun. We list it as a day trip and have verified fewer details.
Ancient Gerasa is one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities anywhere: a colonnaded main street, the Oval Plaza, two theatres and temple precincts. Most visitors from Amman combine Jerash and Ajloun in one day.
Practical information
- Tickets and hours
We have not verified current prices or hours for Jerash. The official Jordan Pass site lists Jerash among its included attractions.
Not verified- Time needed
About 2 to 3 hours.
Our estimate
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Last verified:
- Wikipedia articles and coordinates · Wikipedia contributors · Secondary
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Dibeen Forest Reserve
Aleppo pine forest between Ajloun and Jerash
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Itineraries that include this place
A full day · 4 stops
Jerash and Ajloun from Amman
The north in one day: Roman Jerash while it is cool, then lunch, the castle and the cable car in Ajloun.
Jerash Archaeological Site → Jar Al Jabal → Ajloun Castle → Ajloun Cable Car
See the itinerary