Um er-Rasas
Archaeological site in Jordan with remains from Roman, Byzantine, and Early Muslim periods, featuring mosaics and Stylite towers.

๐Ÿ“œ UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site in Jordan.
๐Ÿ” Features remains from Roman, Byzantine, and Early Muslim periods.

Why Go

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Explore ancient civilizations' remains โœจ Admire well-preserved mosaic floors, including St Stephenโ€™s Church โ›ช See 16 churches and a fortified Roman military camp ๐Ÿšถ Discover unique Stylite towers, used by Christian ascetics ๐ŸŒ Microcosm of Middle Eastern history

Why Avoid

๐Ÿœ๏ธ Site can appear as a vast expanse of rubble at first glance

Tips

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Located about 76 km (50 miles) south of Amman ๐Ÿš— About 7 miles (14 km) off King's Highway.
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ A guide can greatly enhance the visit

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