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Ajloun Castle
A 12th-century Ayyubid castle built by Saladin's general on a hilltop to control the Jordan Valley iron mines and counter Crusader expansion.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Irbid, Jordan · Asia
Waqqāş is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Şammā, 32km from Sea of Galilee.
Waqqāş is a town located in Irbid, Jordan. With a population of 5,678, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Waqqāş sits in Jordan. It's in the Asia/Amman time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Waqqāş to your route.
The Sharhabil Bin Hassneh EcoPark is a nature reserve in northern Jordan managed by Friends of the Earth Middle East. In the early 2000s, Friends of the Earth Middle East (FoEME) mapped the area identifying environmental threats, and was given 11 hectares (110 dunums) of land by the Jordan Valley Authority, whichRead more
includes the Ziqlab Dam. The EcoPark was established in 2004, when groups of volunteers began removing trash from the site and planting local plants and trees. The park had its official opening on 12 April 2011 under the patronage of Prince Hassan bin Talal. Furthermore, Jordanian Representatives and Senators were present, as was the European ambassador to Jordan. In addition to ecological restoration, Friends of the Earth Middle East created tourism infrastructure, including cabins, a welcome center, a conference room, a picnic area, a campsite, and several trails. The infrastructure is supported by sustainable energy and water use projects, including a waste-water treatment system, solar power, and energy efficient appliances. The park also sponsors environmental education activities and workshops.
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Waqqāş is located in Irbid, Jordan, Asia. The coordinates are 32.5421 latitude, 35.6051 longitude.
Waqqāş has a population of approximately 5,678 people, making it a town in Jordan.
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
A 12th-century Ayyubid castle built by Saladin's general on a hilltop to control the Jordan Valley iron mines and counter Crusader expansion.
21 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
The largest freshwater lake in Israel, central to Christian scripture and surrounded by important biblical sites including Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes.
32 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A cliff dropping 380m to the Sea of Galilee, with fortified caves cut into its face by Jewish rebels and a lookout taking in the whole lake to the Golan. Israel's only base-jumping mountain.
33 km · about 40 min drive
ancient ruins
One of the best-preserved and most complete Roman provincial cities in the world, featuring colonnaded streets, temples, theaters, and an unusual oval plaza.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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