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Ara'ir Destination Guide

Delve into Ara'ir in Jordan

Ara'ir in the region of Amman is located in Jordan - some 34 mi or ( 55 km ) South of Amman , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Ara'ir

Local time in Ara'ir is now 10:06 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Amman " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Umm ar Rasas, Mulayh, and Khirbat Majdalayn. While being here, you might want to check out Nicosia . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ara'ir ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Jordan wadi

9:14 min by JoseandSue
Views: 1059 Rating: 5.00

Walking through some of Jordans most spectacular Wadi's ..

Lot's Cave, Jordan Momentsintime's photos around Dead Sea Region, Jordan (dead sea cave photos)

2:38 min by TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu
Views: 885 Rating: 1.00

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The drive through Wadi Mujib

2:12 min by globekarter
Views: 308 Rating: 5.00

Drive from one side of Wadi Mujib to the other. 18km of road to cross a 3km wide canyon. ..

Swimming in the Dead Sea Acroyse04's photos around Dead Sea Region, Jordan (swimming dead sea)

1:12 min by TripAdvisorTRIPWOW4
Views: 161 Rating: 0.00

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Interesting facts about this location

Dhiban, Jordan

Dhiban is a Jordanian town located in Madaba Governorate, approximately 70 kilometers south of Amman and east of the Dead Sea. Previously nomadic, the modern community settled the town in the 1950s. Today, Dhiban is approximately 15000 members strong, with many working in the army, government agencies, or in seasonal agricultural production. A number of young people study in nearby universities in Karak, Madaba, and Amman. Most inhabitants practice Islam.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 31.50 35.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Jordan, Former populated places in Southwest Asia, Moab, Populated places in the Madaba Governorate

American University of Madaba

The American University of Madaba is a private university located in Madaba, Jordan. It opened its doors in October 2011, and expects to eventually accommodate 8000 students once the campus is completed. The standards of teaching qualifications and experience will exceed the accreditation requirements of the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC) in Jordan and will satisfy the accreditation standards of New England Association for Schools and Colleges in Boston, Mass.

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Located at 31.66 35.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Education in Jordan, Science and technology in Jordan, Universities in Jordan

Machaerus

Machaerus is a fortified hilltop palace located in Jordan fifteen miles (24 km) southeast of the mouth of the Jordan river on the eastern side of the Dead Sea. According to Flavius Josephus, it is the location of the imprisonment and execution of John the Baptist. According to the chronology of the Bible, this infamous execution took place in 32 AD shortly before the Passover, following an imprisonment of two years.

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Located at 31.57 35.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Jordan, Hill forts, History of Israel, Jewish–Roman wars, Jews and Judaism in Jordan, Jews and Judaism in the Roman Empire, Mountain monuments and memorials

Rabba

Rabba is a town in Jordan in the governorate of Al Karak. It is about 15 kilometers away from the city of Karak itself. It has a population of about 9,000.

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Located at 31.27 35.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: Populated places in the Karak Governorate