Discover Abu Turabah in Jordan
Abu Turabah in the region of Karak is a place located in Jordan - some 39 mi or ( 63 km ) South of Amman , the country's capital .
Local time in Abu Turabah is now 11:58 AM (Friday) . 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: Nicosia, Damascus, Umm Shujayrah al Gharbiyah, Qurayyat Falhah, and Khirbat Shihan. When in this area, 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 looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Abu Turabah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Riding Down Wadi Al-Mujib (2012-12-24)
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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 10 km away
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.
Located at 31.27 35.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 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 24 km away
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