Al Bayḑā’
Al Bayḑā’ is a ruin in Tafilah Governorate, Jordan and has an elevation of 1,219 metres. Al Bayḑā’ is situated nearby to the locality Al Sil, as well as near the village Busaira, Jordan.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Al Sil and Busaira, Jordan.
Al Sil
Locality
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Sela is a geographical name encountered several times in the Hebrew Bible, and applicable to a variety of locations. One site by this name is placed by the Second Book of Kings in Edom. Al Sil is situated 2½ km west of Al Bayḑā’.
Busaira, Jordan
Village
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Busaira is a town in Tafilah Governorate, Jordan, located between the towns of Tafilah and Shoubak and closer to the latter. Bozrah is a biblical city identified by some researchers with an archaeological site situated in the town of Busaira. Busaira, Jordan is situated 4 km south of Al Bayḑā’.
Tafilah
Town
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Tafilah, also spelled Tafila, is a city with a population of 27,559 people in southwestern Jordan, located 183 kilometers southwest of Amman. It is the capital of Tafilah Governorate. Tafilah is situated 7 km north of Al Bayḑā’.
Al Bayḑā’
- Type: Ruin
- Also known as: “Al Bayda‘”, “Khirbat al Bayḑā’”, and “Khirbat el Beiḍā”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Tafilah Governorate, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
30.77443° or 30° 46′ 28″ northLongitude
35.6016° or 35° 36′ 6″ eastElevation
1,219 metres (3,999 feet)Open location code
8G2QQJF2+QJGeoNames ID
248562
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In Other Languages
“Al Bayḑā’” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “البيضا”
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