Al-Shuna al-Shamalyah

#95 among destinations in Jordan

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Al-Shunah al-Shamalyah, which translates to North Shuna, a name it is also known by, is a Jordanian town. It is located in Irbid Governorate, overlooking the Jordan River Valley. The city sits at the intersection of Highway 65 and Highway 10, and lies just south of the confluence of Yarmouk and Jordan rivers. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°36'8"N, 35°36'7"E

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Al-Shuna al-Shamalyah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tall Zira'a, Sharhabil Bin Hassneh EcoPark, Umm Qais.

3.4 miNE
Archaeological site
Tall Zira'a
87 min walk • The Tall Zira'a is an archaeological tell in Jordan. Surveys and geophysical investigations showed the site's great potential for excavations.
5.3 miS
Lake, Protected area, Nature
Sharhabil Bin Hassneh EcoPark, Pella
135 min walk • The Sharhabil Bin Hassneh EcoPark is a nature reserve in northern Jordan managed by Friends of the Earth Middle East. In the early 2000s, Friends of the Earth Middle East mapped the area identifying environmental threats, and was given 11 hectares of land by the Jordan Valley Authority, which includes the Ziqlab Dam.
5.8 miNE
Town
Umm Qais
149 min walk • One of the most iconic sites in Umm Qais is the ancient Roman city of Gadara, which dates back to the Hellenistic period. Visitors can wander through the well-preserved ruins of the city, marveling at the grand amphitheater, colonnaded streets, and impressive mausoleum.

Al-Shuna al-Shamalyah

Facts and practical information

Al-Shuna al-Shamalyah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Tall Zira'a

Sharhabil Bin Hassneh EcoPark, Pella

Umm Qais