AMMAN During the turbulent period of Crusades, one of the generals of Salaheddin Ayyoubi (1137-1193 AD), Izz Al Din Usama, built in 1184 AD a monumental castle overlooking modern day Ajloun. The objective of the fortification was to protect the border with the Frankish state and Muslim pilgrims.
AMMAN During the turbulent period of Crusades, one of the generals of Salaheddin Ayyoubi (1137-1193 AD), Izz Al Din Usama, built in 1184 AD a monumental castle overlooking modern day Ajloun. The objective of the fortification was to protect the border with the Frankish state and Muslim pilgrims.
Al-Muazzam Fort in the Tabuk region typifies the detail of Islamic architecture and reflects the interest of the late Islamic eras in serving pilgrims on the Levant route. The fort was established in 1031 A.H. (1622 A.D.) as a station for pilgrims and Umrah performers to rest. It also served as a headquarters for military barracks to secure the way to and from Madinah and