Aqaba Governorate - 3 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Aqaba Governorate

The governorate's population depends heavily on tourism as a major source of income. The port of Aqaba is the only sea port for Jordan. Almost all of Jordan's foreign trade comes through Aqaba.

Types of Attractions in Aqaba Governorate

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Aqaba Governorate

Aqaba Castle

Aqaba Castle

Forts

Old Ruins

Originally built by Crusaders in the 12th century. It was the location to the victory of the Arab Revolt, when this heavily defended Turkish stronghold fell to an Arab camel charge. Lawrence of Arabia rode triumphantly from here to Cairo to report the good news to General Allenby.

Aqaba church

Aqaba church

Churches

Old Ruins

Historic 3rd-century church, considered to be the world's oldest-known purpose-built Christian church. Its first phase was dated between 293 and 303, which makes it older than the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, both of which were built in the late 320s.

Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum

Camel Ride Spots

2-5 Day Treks

Viewpoints

Deserts

Caves

Mountain Peaks

Cliffs

Dunes

Known also as the Valley of the Moon, Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan. It is one of the most popular attractions in Jordan, with deserts and mountains and rock formations. Wadi Rum has been inhabited by many human cultures since prehistoric times, with many cultures–including the Nabataeans–leaving their mark in the form of rock paintings, graffiti, and temples.

Map of attractions in Aqaba Governorate

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