Khirbat al Naqqaz
Khirbat al Naqqaz is a ruins in Kerak, King’s Highway. Khirbat al Naqqaz is situated near the village Mu’tah.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Karak Castle.
Karak Castle
Kerak Castle is a large medieval castle located in al-Karak, Jordan. It is one of the largest castles in the Levant. Construction began in the 1140s, under Pagan and Fulk, King of Jerusalem. Karak Castle is situated 3 km north of Khirbat al Naqqaz.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mu’tah.
Mu’tah
Village
Mu'tah is a town in Karak Governorate in Jordan. Mutah University is located in the city. Mu’tah is situated 7 km south of Khirbat al Naqqaz.
Khirbat al Naqqaz
- Type: Ruins
- Also known as: “Khirbat en Naqqāz”
- Category: historic site
- Location: Kerak, King’s Highway, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
31.15337° or 31° 9′ 12″ north
Longitude
35.70398° or 35° 42′ 14″ east
Open location code
8G3Q5P33+8H
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruins
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to German—“Khirbat al Naqqaz” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “خربة النقاز”
- French: “Khirbat al Naqqaz”
- German: “Khirbat al Naqqaz”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: مسجد عزرا and مجمع الدوائر الحكومية.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: الحرفيه-الكرك and Joe Petrol.
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