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Ayyubid Watchtower, Amman
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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Elevation: 814 m
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