Faynan Archaeological Sites
Informative photo tour: Ancient mines, Nabataean reservoir, Roman mill, Christian cemetery, Byzantine churches, and more.
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The Roman mines consisted of horizontal or gently sloping adits and galleries, connected by vertical shafts. This one goes about 12 meters deep, used for letting in oxigen and light.
© Photo: Haupt & Binder
Informative photo tour: Ancient mines, Nabataean reservoir, Roman mill, Christian cemetery, Byzantine churches, and more.