Tell el-Kheleifeh, Aqaba

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Tell el-Kheleifeh is an archaeological site in Jordan at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba immediately northwest of the city of Aqaba. Its older identification with the 10th-century port from the biblical King Solomon narrative does not stand up to newer archaeological assessments, while its identification with biblical Ezion-geber and/or Elath of a later date remains a matter of speculative interpretation. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 29°32'50"N, 34°58'49"E

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Tell el-Kheleifeh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aqaba Archaeological Museum, Tall Hujayrat Al-Ghuzlan, Aqaba Fortress, Aqaba Church.

2.2 miSE
Museum
Aqaba Archaeological Museum, Aqaba
56 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...
3.5 miNE
Archaeological site
Tall Hujayrat Al-Ghuzlan, Aqaba
89 min walk • Tall Hujayrat Al-Ghuzlan is a testament to the ancient civilizations that once thrived in the city of Aqaba, Jordan. This archaeological site reveals the remnants of an early Bronze Age settlement that dates back to the 4th millennium BCE.
2.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Aqaba Fortress, Aqaba
63 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.
1.5 miSE
Church
Aqaba Church, Aqaba
38 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.
2.4 miSE
Harbor
Port of Aqaba, Aqaba
62 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...
1.5 miSE
City, Ruins
Fourth century Roman church, Aqaba
38 min walk • 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.

Tell el-Kheleifeh, Aqaba

Facts and practical information

Tell el-Kheleifeh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Aqaba Archaeological Museum, Aqaba

Tall Hujayrat Al-Ghuzlan, Aqaba

Aqaba Fortress, Aqaba

Aqaba Church, Aqaba

Port of Aqaba, Aqaba

Fourth century Roman church, Aqaba