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Unayza Castle

Ma'an

Unayza Castle, Ma'an, Jordan
Unayza Castle, Ma'an, Jordan

Unayza Castle is an Ottoman fort on the Syrian Hajj road north of Ma'an, one of the stations where pilgrims' caravans stopped on the way to Makkah. It guarded…

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About Unayza Castle

Unayza Castle is an Ottoman fort on the Syrian Hajj road north of Ma'an, one of the stations where pilgrims' caravans stopped on the way to Makkah. It guarded the water cisterns that served the caravans at this stage of the journey. The fort stands in open country close to the Desert Highway and the line of the Hejaz Railway.

Key facts

Name
Unayza Castle
Type
Other Places
City
Ma'an
Country
Jordan
Coordinates
30.4880666, 35.7960802
Last updated
2026-10-31

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