Ba'ja

#43 among destinations in Jordan

Archaeological site

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Ba'ja is a Neolithic village 14 kilometres north of Petra, Jordan. Like the nearby site of Basta, the settlement was built in c. 7000 BC, during the PPNB period. Ba'ja lies at an altitude of around 1,160 metres, and is only accessible with a climbing route through a narrow, steep canyon. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°24'49"N, 35°27'41"E

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Ba'ja – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ad Deir, Wu'ayra Castle, Little Petra, Beidha Archaeological Site.

5.5 miS
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Ad Deir, Petra
141 min walk • Ad Deir, also known as The Monastery, is an awe-inspiring historical landmark tucked away in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. This monumental structure is carved directly into the pink sandstone cliffs, exemplifying the architectural prowess of the Nabateans who...
5.6 miS
Forts and castles
Wu'ayra Castle, Petra
142 min walk • Wu'ayra Castle is a ruined Crusader castle located in Wadi Musa, Jordan, 1 kilometre north of the main entrance to Petra. It was founded by Baldwin I of Jerusalem as an outpost of the larger Montreal Castle, which stands about 34 kilometres north of it at Shoubak.
2.7 miS
Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Little Petra, Petra
70 min walk • Little Petra, also known as Siq al-Barid is an archaeological site located north of Petra and the town of Wadi Musa in the Ma'an Governorate of Jordan. Like Petra, it is a Nabataean site, with buildings carved into the walls of the sandstone canyons.
3.1 miS
Archaeological site
Beidha Archaeological Site, Petra
79 min walk • Beidha, also sometimes Bayda, is a major Neolithic archaeological site a few kilometres north of Petra near Siq al-Barid in Jordan. It is included in Petra's inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ba'ja

Facts and practical information

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Ba'ja – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Ad Deir, Petra

Wu'ayra Castle, Petra

Little Petra, Petra

Beidha Archaeological Site, Petra