Delve into Dhiban in Jordan
Dhiban in the region of Amman is a city in Jordan - some 33 mi or ( 53 km ) South of Amman , the country's capital .
Current time in Dhiban is now 08:13 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Amman " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Umm ar Rasas, Dulaylat al Mutayrat, and Dulaylat al Hama'idah. While being here, make sure to check out Nicosia . We encountered some video on the web . 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 Dhiban ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Jordan wadi
Walking through some of Jordans most spectacular Wadi's ..
Opel Combo 1.7D Off Road #2 :p
8-4-2011 Al-Heidan ..
Lot's Cave, Jordan Momentsintime's photos around Dead Sea Region, Jordan (dead sea cave photos)
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The drive through Wadi Mujib
Drive from one side of Wadi Mujib to the other. 18km of road to cross a 3km wide canyon. ..
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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.
Located at 31.50 35.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
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.
Located at 31.57 35.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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.
Located at 31.66 35.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Wadi Mujib
Wadi Mujib, historically known as Arnon, is a gorge in Jordan which enters the Dead Sea at 410 meters below sea level. The Mujib Reserve of Wadi Mujib is the lowest nature reserve in the world, located in the mountainous landscape to the east of the Dead Sea, approximately 90 km south of Amman.
Located at 31.47 35.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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