Middle East
Jordan
Ma’an Governorate

Umm Sayhoun

Umm Sayhoun is a village in , . Umm Sayhoun is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Palace Tomb and Temple of the Winged Lions.

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The is a Nabataean tomb in the 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.

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The is a large Nabatean temple complex located in , Jordan, and dated to the reign of King Aretas IV. The temple is located in Petra's so-called Sacred Quarter, an area situated at the end of Petra's main Colonnaded Street consisting of two majestic temples, the and, opposite, the on the northern bank of Wadi Musa.

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Petra and Petra.

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, the fabled "rose red city, half as old as time", is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of . Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

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Wadi Musa is a town located in the in southern . It is the administrative center of the Department and the nearest town to the archaeological site of , being only 3.5 km away. is situated 3½ km southeast of Umm Sayhoun.

Umm Sayhoun

Latitude
30.34333° or 30° 20′ 36″ north
Longitude
35.45547° or 35° 27′ 20″ east
Open location code
8G2Q8FV4+85
Open­Street­Map ID
node 802551597
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
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From Arabic to German—“Umm Sayhoun” goes by many names.

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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