Abila

#11 among destinations in Jordan

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Abila, distinguished as Abila in the Decapolis, and also known for a time as Seleucia, and Raphana, was a city in the Decapolis; the site, now referred to as Qweilbeh, occupies two tells, Tell al-Abila and Khirbet Tell Umm al-Amad. ()

Local name: حرثا Built: 1950 (74 years ago)Length: 4921 ftWidth: 1969 ftCoordinates: 32°40'52"N, 35°52'9"E

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IrbidJordan

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Abila – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gadara Aqueduct.

~150 ftS
Archaeological site
Gadara Aqueduct
1 min walk • The Gadara Aqueduct, also called Qanatir Fir'awn or Qanat Fir'aun, was a Roman aqueduct supplying water for some of the cities of the Decapolis. It serviced Adraha, Abila, and Gadara. The aqueduct has the longest known tunnel of the Classical era. There was one section of more than 106 kilometres, constructed with qanat technology.