Esther

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Posted: 01 Aug 2016


Taken: 21 May 2016

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1/20 f/5.0 66.0 mm ISO 1600

Canon EOS 70D

TAMRON 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD B016

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fortress
antiquity
Ajlun
Ajloun
Qalat
er-Rabad


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The meeting of the ceiling lines

The meeting of the ceiling lines
Ajlun Castle - Ajlun, Jordan

The Ajlun or Ajloun Castle was Saladin's fortress and base when he defeated the Crusaders in the 12th century. It was constructed in 1184 as a defense of the land held by the Arabs from the Crusaders. Over the years, it was enlarged and another tower was added. Under the rule of the Mamelukes, Ajloun was one of a line of castles and fortresses which, through the use of fire beacons and pigeons, could transmit messages from Cairo to Damascus within twelve hours. It was damaged by strong earthquakes in the 18th and the 20th centuries and is still undergoing restoration..

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Annemarie, cammino, , have particularly liked this photo


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 Annemarie
Annemarie club
lovely
8 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Thank you.
8 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Your beautiful capture is greatly admired

Historical & Architectural Gems
8 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Thanks, June.
8 years ago.

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