{"center":{"lat":31.7193405,"lng":35.7932432},"northeast":{"lat":31.74193895892444,"lng":35.82124473264692},"southwest":{"lat":31.6895752773204,"lng":35.7755560299711},"id":775,"visited":false,"current_place":{"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.place.2.off.png","name":"Madaba"}}

Place Madaba

Madaba is the capital city of Madaba Governorate in central Jordan, with a population of about 60,000. It is best known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, especially a large Byzantine-era mosaic map of the Holy Land. Madaba is located 30 kilometres south-west of the capital Amman.

Direct me
Keep track of the places you have been, log in.
[{"center":{"lat":"32.0426111111","lng":"35.7283055556"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_whs.2.off.png","name":"As-Salt – The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality","post_type":"site_whs","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_whs\/as-salt-the-place-of-tolerance-and-urban-hospitality\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.741248","lng":"35.459148"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_ao.2.off.png","name":"Qumran","post_type":"site_ao","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_ao\/qumran\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.465833","lng":"35.573333"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_ao.2.off.png","name":"Jordan’s Breathtaking River Canyons","post_type":"site_ao","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_ao\/jordans-breathtaking-river-canyons\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.9453666","lng":"35.9283716"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.place.2.off.png","name":"Amman","post_type":"place","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/place\/amman\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.5016700000","lng":"35.9205600000"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_whs.2.off.png","name":"Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa’a)","post_type":"site_whs","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_whs\/um-er-rasas-kastrom-mefaa\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.923851","lng":"35.76138"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_ao.2.off.png","name":"Iraq al-Amir","post_type":"site_ao","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_ao\/iraq-al-amir\/"},{"center":{"lat":"32.041003","lng":"35.72555"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_ao.2.off.png","name":"Es-Salt","post_type":"site_ao","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_ao\/es-salt\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.3135000000","lng":"35.3527500000"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_whs.2.off.png","name":"Masada","post_type":"site_whs","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_whs\/masada\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.5672","lng":"35.6244"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_ao.2.off.png","name":"Fortress of Machaerus","post_type":"site_ao","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_ao\/fortress-of-machaerus\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.4664","lng":"35.387983"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_ao.2.off.png","name":"David’s Waterfall","post_type":"site_ao","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_ao\/davids-waterfall\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.952221","lng":"35.931013"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_ao.2.off.png","name":"Umbrella Staircases of Amman","post_type":"site_ao","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_ao\/umbrella-staircases-of-amman\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.955447","lng":"35.934153"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_ao.2.off.png","name":"Umayyad Palace","post_type":"site_ao","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_ao\/umayyad-palace\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.741248","lng":"35.459148"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_ao.2.off.png","name":"Qumran National Park","post_type":"site_ao","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_ao\/qumran-national-park\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.8372222222","lng":"35.5527777778"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_whs.2.off.png","name":"Baptism Site \u201cBethany Beyond the Jordan\u201d (Al-Maghtas)","post_type":"site_whs","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_whs\/baptism-site-bethany-beyond-the-jordan-al-maghtas\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.952289","lng":"35.934635"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_ao.2.off.png","name":"Roman Theater of Amman","post_type":"site_ao","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_ao\/roman-theater-of-amman\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.501327","lng":"35.919237"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_ao.2.off.png","name":"Um er-Rasas","post_type":"site_ao","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_ao\/um-er-rasas\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.609433","lng":"35.610431"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_ao.2.off.png","name":"Ma’in Hot Springs","post_type":"site_ao","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_ao\/main-hot-springs\/"},{"center":{"lat":"31.315553","lng":"35.355521"},"visited":false,"icon":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/tpihb\/markers\/marker.site_ao.2.off.png","name":"Masada: Israel’s Ancient Fortress","post_type":"site_ao","url":"https:\/\/theplacesihavebeen.com\/site_ao\/masada-israels-ancient-fortress\/"}]
World Heritage Site 2021
36.47km
As-Salt – The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality

Built on three closely-spaced hills in the Balqa highland of west-central Jordan, the city of As-Salt, was an important trading link between the eastern desert and the west. During the last 60 years of the Ottoman period, the region prospered from the a…

Atlas Obscura 2020
31.69km
Qumran

Discover Qumran in West Bank: The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.

Atlas Obscura 2019
35.05km
Jordan’s Breathtaking River Canyons

Discover River Canyons of Jordan in Areedh Sub-District, Jordan: Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

Place
28.19km
Amman
World Heritage Site 2004
27.04km
Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa’a)

Most of this archaeological site, which started as a Roman military camp and grew to become a town from the 5th century, has not been excavated. It contains remains from the Roman, Byzantine and Early Muslim periods (end of 3rd to 9th centuries AD) and …

Atlas Obscura 2019
22.94km
Iraq al-Amir

Discover Iraq al-Amir in Amman, Jordan: Just outside of Jordan's capital lies an ancient castle and intriguing caves dating back to the Copper Age.

Atlas Obscura 2019
36.33km
Es-Salt

Discover Es-Salt in Es-Salt, Jordan: This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.

World Heritage Site 2001
61.48km
Masada

Masada is a rugged natural fortress, of majestic beauty, in the Judaean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea. It is a symbol of the ancient kingdom of Israel, its violent destruction and the last stand of Jewish patriots in the face of the Roman army, in 73 …

Atlas Obscura 2018
23.27km
Fortress of Machaerus

Discover Fortress of Machaerus in Areedh Sub-District, Jordan: These ruins by the Dead Sea is where John the Baptist met his untimely end.

Atlas Obscura 2020
47.59km
David’s Waterfall

Discover David Waterfall in Ein Gedi, Israel: The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.

Atlas Obscura 2019
28.98km
Umbrella Staircases of Amman

Discover Umbrella Staircases of Amman in Amman, Jordan: An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

Atlas Obscura 2019
29.44km
Umayyad Palace

Discover Umayyad Palace in Amman, Jordan: This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

Atlas Obscura 2020
31.69km
Qumran National Park

Discover Qumran National Park in Israel: The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.

World Heritage Site 2015
26.24km
Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas)

Situated on the eastern bank of the River Jordan, nine kilometres north of the Dead Sea, the archaeological site consists of two distinct areas: Tell Al-Kharrar, also known as Jabal Mar-Elias (Elijah’s Hill) and the area of the churches of Saint John …

Atlas Obscura 2019
29.14km
Roman Theater of Amman

Discover Roman Theater of Amman in Amman, Jordan: This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

Atlas Obscura 2018
27.02km
Um er-Rasas

Discover Um er-Rasas in Umm ar-Rasas, Jordan: The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

Atlas Obscura 2019
21.18km
Ma’in Hot Springs

Discover Ma'in Hot Springs in Mkawer, Jordan: This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

Atlas Obscura 2017
61.14km
Masada: Israel’s Ancient Fortress

Discover Masada in Masada, Israel: This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

Leave a Reply