Umm Şayḩūn
Umm Şayḩūn is a locality in Ma’an Governorate, Jordan and has an elevation of around 1,040 metres. Umm Şayḩūn is situated near the locality Iskan Al Hay, as well as near the town Petra.- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of around 1,040 metres (3,420 feet)
Places of Interest
Highlights include Palace Tomb and Vaux Moise.
Palace Tomb
The Palace Tomb is a Nabataean tomb in the Petra Archaeological Park.
Vaux Moise
Castle
Wu'ayra Castle is a ruined Crusader castle located…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Petra and Petra.
Petra
Town
Wadi Musa is a town located in the Ma'an Governorate in southern Jordan. Petra is situated 3½ km southeast of Umm Şayḩūn.
Umm Şayḩūn
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Latitude
30.3433° or 30° 20′ 36″ north
Longitude
35.45692° or 35° 27′ 25″ east
Open location code
8G2Q8FV4+8Q
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Umm Şayḩūn” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “ام صيحون”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Iskan Al Hay and Iskān Tawţīn al Badw.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Jibāl ad Dayr and Jabal Khabathah.
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