Square building, Umm er-Rasas. Art Destination Jordan

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Square building

An exterior set of steps climb to the upper floor on the eastern side. The door on the right is the access to a room with arches (see the inside view).

Map: Stylite tower complex

Stylite tower complex, Umm er-Rasas

Umm er-Rasas photo tour, part 4: a 14 meter high tower on which ascetic pillar-saints retreated. Around it, a church, square tower, cistern, quarry.

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As-Salt is World Heritage

In July 2021, the UNESCO inscribed the historical Jordanian city in the list of World Heritage sites.

History of Petra

Chronological account of facts and figures on the history of Petra and the Nabataeans.

King’s Highway

Spectacular landscapes and a wealth of historical sites along the ancient route of Jordan.

Art Destination Jordan

Recommendations for cultural travellers: Contemporary art, art history, architecture, design, cultural heritage

Web guide: informative photo tours, and special presentations of sites, venues, events, projects

Amman

As-Salt

Gadara

Jerash

Madaba

Mount Nebo

Petra

Qusayr Amra

Umm er-Rasas

Wadi Rum