Discover Tutun in Jordan
Tutun in the region of Aqaba is a place located in Jordan - some 180 mi or ( 290 km ) South of Amman , the country's capital .
Local time in Tutun is now 08:16 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Amman " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Tabuk, Khashm al Qatrah, At Tafilah, Amman, and Aqaba. When in this area, you might want to check out Tabuk . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Tutun ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Aqaba castle
Aqaba Castle, Mamluk Castle or Aqaba Fort (قلعة العقبة): Located in Aqaba, Jordan. The scene of a great Arab victory in July 1916 when this heavily defended Turkish stronghold fell to a daring Arab camel charge. Lawrence of Arabia rode triumphantly from here to Cairo to report the good news to an astonished General Allenby. The port of Aqaba became a major supply base for the advancing Arab Revolt The castle was originally built by the Mamluk sultan Qansweh Al Ghuri in the 14th century.
Located at 29.52 35.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Aqaba
For the town in the West Bank, see Aqabah, West Bank. Aqabaالعقبة — City — File:Aqaba3. jpg Official seal of Aqaba Nickname(s): The Bride of the Red Sea Motto: Turn Sand Into Gold Aqaba is located in JordanAqabaAqaba Coordinates: {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:29.5167|N|35|E|type:city(103100)_region:JO|||| | |name= }} Country 22x20px Jordan Governorate Aqaba Governorate Founded 3989 B.C.
Located at 29.52 35.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Aqaba Archaeological Museum
Aqaba Archaeological Museum is the official archaeological museum of the city of Aqaba in Jordan.
Located at 29.52 35.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Aqaba Flagpole
The Aqaba Flagpole in Aqaba, Jordan is the fifth tallest free standing flagpole in the world at a height of 130 meters high, after the 165 m Dushanbe Flagpole, 162 m National Flagpole, 160 m Panmunjeom flagpole and 133 m Ashgabat Flagpole. It carries the flag of the Arab Revolt and can be seen from Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
Located at 29.52 35.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Ayla (city)
Ayla is an ancient Islamic city which was established on the site of the present Aqaba in Jordan. It was the first Islamic city founded outside the Arabian Peninsula. Its ruins are located northwest of the current city center.
Located at 29.53 35.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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