Fourth century Roman church, Aqaba

Name: Fourth century Roman church
Address: Aqaba, Jordan

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Aqaba is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative centre of the Aqaba Governorate. The city had a population of 148,398 in 2015 and a land area of 375 square kilometres. Today, Aqaba plays a major role in the development of the Jordanian economy, through the vibrant trade and tourism sectors. The Port of Aqaba also serves other countries in the region. ()

Local name: العقبة Founded: 4000 B.C.E.Area: 144.79 mi²Coordinates: 29°32'2"N, 34°59'57"E

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Fourth century Roman church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aqaba Archaeological Museum, Aqaba Fortress, Aqaba Church, Port of Aqaba.

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Museum
Aqaba Archaeological Museum, Aqaba
22 min walk • The Aqaba Archaeological Museum is a cultural treasure trove situated in the vibrant city of Aqaba, Jordan's only coastal city. This museum is housed in the historic residence of Sharif Hussein Bin Ali, the great-grandfather of King Abdullah II, lending it a regal aura...
1.2 miS
Forts and castles
Aqaba Fortress, Aqaba
31 min walk • The Aqaba Castle or Aqaba Fort, also known as the Mamluk Castle of Aqaba, Jordan, is a Mamluk and Ottoman fortified caravanserai on the pilgrimage route to Mecca and Medina which, in its current form, dates back mainly to the 16th century.
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Church
Aqaba Church, Aqaba
1 min walk • Aqaba Church is a historic 3rd-century church located in Aqaba, Jordan. It was unearthed in 1998 by a group of archaeologists and is considered to be the world's oldest-known purpose-built Christian church.
1.2 miS
Harbor
Port of Aqaba, Aqaba
31 min walk • The Port of Aqaba is the only port in Jordan, and is owned by Aqaba Development Corporation and has 12 terminals operated by five operators:the Aqaba Company for port management and operation; Aqaba Container Terminal; Industrial Port Company; phosphate Company; National...