Khirbat Abū az Zaytūn
in Ajloun, Jordan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.355 and 35.701 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 21' 19" and E 35° 42' 3"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dinar - JOD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:00 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Amman
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:40 am and 5:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Jordan in Western Asia

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Jordan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Jordan. Last Update: 2024-03-19 07:55:12

Explore Khirbat Abū az Zaytūn

Khirbat Abū az Zaytūn in Ajloun is located in Jordan about 31 mi (or 50 km) north-west of Amman, the country's capital.

Local time in Khirbat Abū az Zaytūn is now 01:00 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Amman with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Khirbat Abū az Zaytūn, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Jordan is Amman-Marka International Airport in a distance of 31 mi (or 51 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba in Israel at a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km). The closest in Jordan is Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) in a distance of 60 mi (or 56 km), North-West. We found 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: `Irjan, 'Ajlun, Kufrinjah, Sakhrah and Dayr Abi Sa`id. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

17°C (63 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

20°C (68 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

17°C (62 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Videos from this area

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#UNVyouth - دانا زيدان، طالبة جامعية | المخيم الصيفي للمتطوعين

Published: December 22, 2013
Length: 05:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: What's up Youth Professional Services

Arab Youth Volunteering for a Better Future is a regional project, led by the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, which seeks to support youth to effectively engage in the development...


Ajloun Castle 2014

Published: January 26, 2014
Length: 41:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Chick

The fortress was built by Izz al-Din Usama, a commander and nephew of Salah ad-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin), in AD 1184-1185. The fortress is considered one of the very few built to protect the...


ירדן - תצפית על הרי הגלעד ועג'לון המקראית (Ajloun) כולל המבצר האיובי Qa'lat Al Rabad

Published: April 22, 2014
Length: 01:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Zahi Shaked. Israeli tour guide צחי שקד. מורה

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Ajloun In Snow

Published: July 28, 2013
Length: 43:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Raed J. Smadi

09 / 01 / 2013.


Harley Davidson Jordan Rally 2013 - First day to Ajloun

Published: June 04, 2013
Length: 10:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nadeem Nazir

Harley Davidson Jordan Rally 2013 - First day from Dead Sea to Ajloun.


Ajloun Castle

Published: May 03, 2010
Length: 35:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Beran1979

A castle in Jordan build first by the nephew of Saladin. Then destroyed by the Mongols. Later rebuild by Mamluks. It has been used until 19 Century but two earthquakes in 1837 and 1924...


عجلون- غابات برقش جنة الله على الارض

Published: October 17, 2014
Length: 23:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Varieties Teck

Bergish forest ,beautiful place in Jordan wonderful place in north of Jordan Tourist area Jordan برقش , الكورة , لواء الكورة دير ابي سعيد غابات برقش...


طلاب مدرسة الرفيد الاساسية - الاستاذ علي موفق الدقامسة

Published: November 21, 2009
Length: 20:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: daqamseh4

طلاب مدرسة الرفيد الاساسية - الاستاذ علي موفق الدقامسة.


Edu marin 8b+ Iraq al Dub Rock Trip Jordan 2013

Published: November 20, 2013
Length: 12:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hakim tamimi

Edu Marin climbing 8b+ in iraq al dub in northern Jordan part of the Rock Trip Jordan 2013. the full feature is coming soon also see the trailer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iF8Z3STWGY.


Angel in Ajlun

Published: July 15, 2008
Length: 01:00 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Sanja Ja

В старой крепости.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ajloun

Ajloun also written Ajlun is the capital town of the Ajloun Governorate . A hilly town in the north of Jordan, located 76 kilometers (around 47 miles) north west of Amman. It is noted for its impressive ruins the 12th century castle which known nowadays as Ajlun Castle. The Ajlun Governorate has a population of over 142000 widespread in twenty seven villages and towns and area about 420 km.

Located at 32.35, 35.7333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in the Ajloun Governorate

Tell Mar Elias

Tell Mar Elias is a hill in the Ajlun region of North Jordan. The site, northwest of Ajlun, has long been identified with Tishbe, mentioned in the Bible as the hometown or region of the Prophet Elijah (Elias or Eliya, in Arabic). The remains of one of the largest known Byzantine churches in Jordan can also be found at the site. Artifacts from this site including marble carvings and small metal religious objects are on display at the Ajloun Castle Museum. \t\t \t\t\tMar Elias Lower Chapel.

Located at 32.3622, 35.7222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landforms of Jordan, Tourism in Jordan

Al Hashimiyya

Al Hashimiyya is a village in the Ajloun Governorate of north-western Jordan. The village is located 7 km northwest of Ajloun, 22 km south of Irbid and 108 km north of Amman. It is near Ajloun Castle and Tell Mar Elias. The largest tribes are Bani 'Ata (بني عطا), Qwaqnah (قواقنة), Gharaibeh (غرايبة), Rababah (ربابعة), Za'areer (زعارير), Abu Sini (ابو صيني) and Haddad (حداد).

Located at 32.3642, 35.6597 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Ajloun Governorate

Halawah

Halawah (حلاوة) is a village in the in Ajloun Governorate. Along with Al Hashimiyya and Al Wahadinah it makes up the Ash Shefa Municipality. Most of the people are from the Najadat (نجادات) family.

Located at 32.3828, 35.6619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Ajloun Governorate

Ajlun Castle

Ajloun Castle Arabic: قلعة عجلون‎; transliterated: Qal'at Ajloun; transliterated: is an Ayyubid castle that stands atop Jabal Auf, near Ajloun, in northern Jordan. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:32|19|30.75|N|35|43|38.21|E| |primary |name= }}

Located at 32.3252, 35.7273 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ayyubid architecture, Castles in Jordan, Mameluk castles, Arabic architecture, Tourism in Jordan, 1180s architecture, Ajloun Governorate

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Khirbat Abū es Zeitūn, Khirbat Abū az Zaytūn, خربة أبو الزيتون