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Ayyubid Watchtower, Amman

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Ayyubid Watchtower, Amman

Ayyubid Watchtower is a ruined watchtower located on the walls of the Citadel Hill (Amman Citadel) in the Jordanian capital, Amman. It was constructed in 1220 AD during the Ayyubid era, and it is distinguished by its strategic location that overlooks the city of Amman.

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Country: Jordan

District: Amman Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 13th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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