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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Elevation: 6 m

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World Heitage Sites in Jordan Tentative Lists in Jordan Intangible Heritage in Jordan

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