Explore Umm al Jurayn in Jordan
Umm al Jurayn in the region of Irbid is a place in Jordan - some 50 mi or ( 81 km ) North of Amman , the country's capital city .
Time in Umm al Jurayn is now 01:43 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Amman " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Aleppo, Fiq, Damascus, and Is'arah. Since you are here already, consider visiting Nicosia . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Umm al Jurayn ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Hamat Gader - Hot Springs - Parrot Show - Aligator Park - Roman Antiquities
One of the most beautiful and popular health retreats in the Roman Empire was in Hamat Gader on the southern ascent to the Golan Heights. Today you can see the remains of the incredible Roman Baths an ..
متحف أم قيس Gadara Museum
This film is about the Gadara Museum. Gadara Museum or Umm-Qais Museum is one of the many distinguished museums in Jordan, which are located in many Jordanian archeological cities. The Museum was a di ..
jps trip to umm qias and wadi arab dam.wmv
رحلة الجمعية الاردنية للتصوير الى منطقة ام قيس وسد وادي العرب يوم الجمعة الموافق 2011/4/1 ..
Highway 98 - Golan Heights - Stunning Vistas - Exciting Switchbacks
If you love Highway 1 on the California coast, then you'll love Highway 98 ascending the Golan Heights from the top of the mountains down to Hamat Gader on the way back to Tiberias. We recommend drivi ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Umm Qais
Umm Qais is a town in northern Jordan near the site of the ancient town of Gadara. It is situated in the extreme north-west of the country, where the borders of Jordan, Israel and Syria meet, perched on a hilltop (378 metres above sea level), overlooking the sea of Tiberias, the Golan heights and the Yarmuk gorge. Umm Qais is in Jordan's Irbid Governorate and belongs to the Bani Kinanah Department.
Located at 32.65 35.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Hamat Gader
Hamat Gader is a site in the Yarmouk River valley, near the Sea of Galilee in the Golan Heights. The name means "hot springs of Gadara", referring to the several mineral springs with temperatures up to 50°C. Gadara, modern Umm Qais in Jordan, is 4 kilometres away. Hamat Gader is located close to the junction of the boundary between the Israeli-occupied portion of the Golan Heights and Jordan.
Located at 32.68 35.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Yarmouk River
The Yarmouk River is the largest tributary of the Jordan River. It drains much of the Hauran Plateau. It is one of three main tributaries which enter the Jordan between the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. To the south, are the Jabbok/Zarqa and the Arnon/Wadi Mujib) rivers. The Yarmouk forms the border between Israel and Jordan close to the Jordan Valley and between Syria and Jordan further upstream. It is the southern boundary of the Golan Heights.
Located at 32.71 35.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tall Zira'a
The Tall Zira'a is one of the most promising talls of Palestine. Surveys and geophysical investigations showed the site’s great potential for excavations. Presumably, an almost continuous stratigraphy from Early Bronze Age to the Islamic periods will demonstrate the history of northeast Jordan.
Located at 32.62 35.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Fiq, Syria
Fiq is a former Syrian town administratively belonging to Al Quneitra Governorate, located in the Golan Heights. Residing at an altitude of 349 meters, the Israeli settlement, kibbutz, Afik was built close by.
Located at 32.77 35.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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