Nabataean guard tower
Nabataean guard tower is an archaeological site in Aqaba, Jordan. Nabataean guard tower is situated nearby to the peak Jabal al Farashah, as well as near Jabal Abu Khushaybah.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Petra and Petra.
Petra
Photo: Faraheed, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Petra, the fabled "rose red city, half as old as time", is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, Petra was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
Petra
Town
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wadi Musa is a town located in the Ma'an Governorate in southern Jordan. It is the administrative center of the Petra Department and the nearest town to the archaeological site of Petra, being only 3.5 km away. Petra is situated 9 km east of Nabataean guard tower.
Nabataean guard tower
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Aqaba, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
30.30164° or 30° 18′ 6″ northLongitude
35.38808° or 35° 23′ 17″ eastOpen location code
8G2Q892Q+M6OpenStreetMap ID
node 10223540645OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Nabataean guard tower from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Nabataean guard tower and Jabal al Farashah.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as lonely cafe and Tomb 468.
Curious Archaeological Sites to Discover
Uncover intriguing archaeological sites from every corner of the globe.