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Aqaba Church
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Aqaba Church
Aqaba Church is a historic church located in Aqaba, Jordan. It is considered to be the world's oldest-known purpose-built Christian church. The church’s first phase was dated between 293 AD and 303 AD.
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Country: Jordan
District: Aqaba Governorate
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 3rd Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Christian Monuments
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