Umm ar-Rasas
Also known as Kastrom Mefa’a, Kastron Mefa'a, Um Al-Rasas, أم الرصاص
CulturalJordan
Jordan
Category
Cultural
Inscribed under criteria (i), (iv), (vi).
Region
Arab States
Jordan
Inscribed
2004
Area
24 ha
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Nearby World Heritage sites
The nearest neighbours, as the crow flies
Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas)
JordanCultural51 km away
Masada
IsraelCultural57 km away
Ancient Jericho: Tell es-Sultan
PalestineCultural61 km away
As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality
JordanCultural63 km away
Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
PalestineCultural71 km away
Further resources
The official record, while our own profile is in hand
The official record
- World Heritage Centre page for this sitewhc.unesco.org
- Wikidata itemQ822842, open data (CC0)
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