Al Fityan
Al Fityan is a locality in Kerak, King’s Highway. Al Fityan is situated nearby to the village Al Lajjun, as well as near the locality Wadi Abu al Shar.Places of Interest
Highlights include Betthorus.
Betthorus
Archaeological site
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Betthorus was a Roman legionary fortress on the Limes Arabicus. It is located in today's El-Lejjun, Karak Governorate, Jordan, north-east of Al-Karak. The place is in proximity to the 'Ain-Lejjun spring, in a wadi of the same name, that flows into Wadi Mujib.
Al Fityan
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Al Fityān” and “Fityan”
- Categories: ruins and historic site
- Location: Kerak, King’s Highway, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
31.25° or 31° 15′ northLongitude
35.85° or 35° 51′ eastOpen location code
8G3Q7R2X+2XOpenStreetMap ID
node 798895458OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruinsOpenStreetMap feature
place=locality
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From Arabic to German—“Al Fityan” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Khirbet el-Fityan and Lajjun Mosque.
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