The Two Obelisks
The Two Obelisks is a ruins in Ma’an Governorate, Jordan. The Two Obelisks is situated nearby to High Place of Sacrifice, as well as near Lion Monument.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 390 metres northeast of The Two Obelisks.
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.
High Place of Sacrifice
Photo: Wichard Koops, CC BY 3.0.
High Place of Sacrifice is situated 160 metres northwest of The Two Obelisks.
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 3 km east of The Two Obelisks.
The Two Obelisks
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Wheelchair access: no
- Categories: tourism, ruins, and historic site
- Location: Ma’an Governorate, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
30.32034° or 30° 19′ 13″ northLongitude
35.44801° or 35° 26′ 53″ eastOpen location code
8G2Q8CCX+46OpenStreetMap ID
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In Other Languages
From German to Spanish—“The Two Obelisks” goes by many names.
- German: “Obelisken”
- Spanish: “Los Dos Obeliscos”
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