Wadi Abu al Shar
Wadi Abu al Shar is a locality in Kerak, King’s Highway. Wadi Abu al Shar is situated near the locality Wadi al Mukheiris, as well as near Al Fityan.Places of Interest
Highlights: Betthorus.
Betthorus
Archaeological site
Betthorus was a Roman legionary fortress on the Limes Arabicus. Betthorus is situated 3½ km southwest of Wadi Abu al Shar.
Wadi Abu al Shar
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Wādī Abū ash Sha‘r”
- Location: Kerak, King’s Highway, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
31.26667° or 31° 16′ north
Longitude
35.88333° or 35° 53′ east
Open location code
8G3Q7V8M+M8
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=locality
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to German—“Wadi Abu al Shar” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “وادي أبو الشعر”
- French: “Wadi Abu al Shar”
- German: “Wadi Abu al Shar”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Wadi al Mukheiris and Al Fityan.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Rujm Beni Yasser and Khirbet el-Fityan.
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