Explore Ash Shuqayq in Jordan
Ash Shuqayq in the region of Amman is a place in Jordan - some 34 mi or ( 54 km ) South of Amman , the country's capital city .
Time in Ash Shuqayq is now 08:25 AM (Sunday) . 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, Damascus, Umm Shujayrah al Gharbiyah, Qurayyat Falhah, and Dulaylat al Mutayrat. 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 Ash Shuqayq ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Lot's Cave, Jordan Momentsintime's photos around Dead Sea Region, Jordan (dead sea cave photos)
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Swimming in the Dead Sea Acroyse04's photos around Dead Sea Region, Jordan (swimming dead sea)
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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 5 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 12 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 16 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 19 km away
Madaba Map
The Madaba Map (also known as the Madaba Mosaic Map) is part of a floor mosaic in the early Byzantine church of Saint George at Madaba, Jordan. The Madaba Map is a map of the Middle East. Part of it contains the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Holy Land and especially Jerusalem. It dates to the 6th century AD.
Located at 31.72 35.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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