Djinn Blocks
Djinn Blocks is an archaeological site in Ma’an Governorate, Jordan. Djinn Blocks is situated nearby to Bab al-Siq Triclinium - Obelisk Tomb, as well as near the police station Tourist Police.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) and Jebel al-Madhbah.
The Treasury (Al-Khazneh)
Photo: Graham Racher, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Al-Khazneh, also known as Khaznat el-Far'oun, is one of the most elaborate rock-cut tombs in Petra, a city of the Nabatean Kingdom inhabited by the Arabs in ancient times. The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) is situated 1¼ km west of Djinn Blocks.
Jebel al-Madhbah
Peak
Photo: Jeanhousen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Jebel al-Madhbah is a mountain at Petra, Jordan, at whose peak there is a large Nabataean ritual site centered around an altar.
Palace Tomb
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Palace Tomb is a Nabataean tomb in the Petra Archaeological Park. It is situated among the Royal Tombs, a line of prominent monumental facades on the east cliffs flanking the valley in which the city lies. Palace Tomb is situated 1½ km northwest of Djinn Blocks.
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.
Djinn Blocks
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Wheelchair access: no
- Categories: tourism, archaeological site, and historic site
- Location: Ma’an Governorate, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
30.32215° or 30° 19′ 20″ northLongitude
35.46425° or 35° 27′ 51″ eastOpen location code
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In Other Languages
From German to Spanish—“Djinn Blocks” goes by many names.
- German: “Geisterblöcke”
- Spanish: “Bloques Djinn”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bab al-Siq Triclinium - Obelisk Tomb and Tourist Police.
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