Al-Bassah, Jordan

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Al-Bassah
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Al-Bassah
Location in Jordan
Coordinates: 31°56′N35°47′E / 31.933°N 35.783°E / 31.933; 35.783
Country Flag of Jordan.svg 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]

References

  1. ↑ Maplandia world gazetteer
  2. ↑ "Iraq al-Amir Tour. Art Destination Jordan".
  3. ↑ Waheeb, Mohammad; Palumbo, Gaetano (1994). "An Early Bronze Age IV Cemetery at al-Bassah, Near 'Iraq Al-Amir". Annual of the Department of Antiquities of Jordan. 38: 57–62. Retrieved 2024-12-29.


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