Al-Bassah البصة | |
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  Al-Bassah Location in Jordan | |
| Coordinates: 31°56′N35°47′E / 31.933°N 35.783°E | |
| Country |  Jordan |
| Governorate | Amman Governorate |
| Time zone | UTC + 2 |
Al-Bassah is a town in the Amman Governorate in northern Jordan. [1] The town is known for Roman-Byzantine architectural remains of a large cave church, and a second church built outside in front of the entrance. [2] An Islamic cemetery and an early Bronze Age cemetery are located nearby. [3]
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