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English Hospital
Colonnaded English Hospital dating from the British Mandate period (look for the letters ‘EH’ on the green gate).
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Dead Sea Museum
For an excellent introduction to the geology, history and environment of the Dead Sea, spare an hour for this museum.
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Abbasid Settlement
Outside the main site, there are the ruins of a small Abbasid settlement about 200m north of the main entrance.
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Umayyad Settlement
Atop the sites main hill are the ruins of an Umayyad settlement, which consisted of shops, residences and storehouses.
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West Church
Church.
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Sunset Viewing Point
One of several spots on the 4WD tour route from which to enjoy the spectacular colours of sunset across the sands of Wadi Rum.
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Christian Tombs (Moghar al
Many of these caves are marked with crosses, leading to the assumption that they may have been used for Christian burial.
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Roman Aqueduct
About 4km past Wadi as-Seer, on the road to the village of Iraq al-Amir, you can spot part of an ancient Roman aqueduct.
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East Church
Up the hill to the southeast is the 5th-century east church, which has a lovely setting perched high above the lower city.
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Muhammed al
Ottoman house with colonnaded entry, built between 1890 and 1910 and now a traditional coffeehouse (with a tree in front).
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Roman Gate
At the base of the main mound (on your right as you pass through the main entrance) are the limited remains of a Roman gate to the city.
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Site
The site is officially open from 8am to 6pm, but if the main entrance is closed you can enter via the Pella Rest House on the hill.
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Agora (Macellum)
On the western side of the cardo maximus is the agora or macellum, where people gathered for public meetings around the central fountain.
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Temenos
The temenos was the sacred courtyard of the Qasr al-Bint and separated the commercial area of the city from the sacred area of the temple.
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Double Church
This wonderful structure is recognisable by its two semicircular naves, and was renovated and extended several times over the centuries.
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Praetorium
The military headquarters was built in the late 2nd century AD by the Romans, it was extended by the Byzantines and features a triple doorway.
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Odeon (Theatre)
The odeon (a small theatre used for musical performances) once held 400 spectators, but you will need considerable imagination to picture this now.
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Makharas Canyon
This attractive canyon threads through the rock massive known as Seven Pillars of Wisdom and makes for an interesting hike from the Visitors Centre.
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Museum of the Political History of Hm Late King Abdullah bin al
This museum is worth checking out for its coverage of Jordan’s political life in the early 20th century. It’s next to the Iraqi Embassy, west of 1st Circle.
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Umm Fruth Rock Bridge
Best seen in the late afternoon light, Umm Fruth Rock Bridge is tucked away in a remote corner of the desert and can be easily climbed without gear or a guide.
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