Al Mukhayyat

Al Mukhayyat is an archaeological site in , .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Mount Nebo and Basilica of the Memorial of Moses (Mount Nebo).

Scenic viewpoint
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is an elevated ridge located in , approximately 700 metres above sea level. is situated 3 km northwest of Al Mukhayyat.

Church
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is a church, which is situated 3 km northwest of Al Mukhayyat.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Madaba and Ma’in.

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is a small town in central located south…

Village
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is a village, which is situated 8 km south of Al Mukhayyat.

Al Mukhayyat

Latitude
31.74895° or 31° 44′ 56″ north
Longitude
35.74449° or 35° 44′ 40″ east
Elevation
737 metres (2,418 feet)
Open location code
8G3QPPXV+HQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 695614187
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Geo­Names ID
250514
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to German—“Al Mukhayyat” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “المخيط”
  • Arabic: “قرية المخيّط”
  • French: “Al Mukhayyat”
  • German: “Al Mukhayyat”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Wadi al Mukhayyat and Al Quweijiya.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Nebo’s Pearl and Hekayet Nebo Restaurant.

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