Humayma

fortification

Humayma

Humayma is an ancient Roman site lies on Wadi Hisma in southern Jordan. The Roman expansion of Humayma included a large rectangular fort.

Site Information

Country: Jordan

District: Aqaba Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 1st Century AD

Oldest Culture: Roman

Later Cultures: Byzantine + Islamic

Site Features: Roman & Byzantine & Islamic Monuments

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Elevation: 990 m

UNESCO

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