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Nabataean Temple of Rum

Aqaba

Nabataean Temple of Rum, Aqaba, Jordan
Nabataean Temple of Rum, Aqaba, Jordan

This is the ruin of a temple built by the Nabataeans in Rum village in the 1st century BC, beside the springs that made the valley a stop for caravans. It was…

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About Nabataean Temple of Rum

This is the ruin of a temple built by the Nabataeans in Rum village in the 1st century BC, beside the springs that made the valley a stop for caravans. It was excavated in the 20th century. Its lower walls and column bases stand at the edge of the village, below the cliffs of Jabal Rum, a short walk from the village centre.

Key facts

Name
Nabataean Temple of Rum
Type
Other Places
City
Aqaba
Country
Jordan
Coordinates
29.5779349, 35.4144733
Last updated
2026-10-31

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