Umm al Aḩjār
Umm al Aḩjār is a spur in Balqa Governorate, Jordan and has an elevation of 561 metres. Umm al Aḩjār is situated nearby to the locality Al Khashfah, as well as near Az̧ Z̧ahrah.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Deir Alla.
Deir Alla
Village
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Deir Alla is the site of an ancient Near Eastern town in Balqa Governorate, Jordan. The Deir Alla Inscription, datable to ca. 840–760 BCE, was found here. Deir Alla is situated 9 km northwest of Umm al Aḩjār.
Umm al Aḩjār
- Type: Spur with an elevation of 561 metres
- Also known as: “Um el Aḥjār” and “Umm al Ahjar”
- Category: landform
- Location: Balqa Governorate, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
32.14262° or 32° 8′ 33″ northLongitude
35.69161° or 35° 41′ 30″ eastElevation
561 metres (1,841 feet)Open location code
8G4Q4MVR+2JGeoNames ID
246419
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