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Latin Church, Al-Salt
Latin Church, Al-Salt
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Latin Church, Al-Salt
Latin Church, or Assumption of Our Lady Church, is a historic Catholic church located in the city of Al-Salt, Balqa Governorate, Jordan. It was built in 1886 AD and includes a monastery and a school. Latin Church was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021 as part of As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality.
Site Information
Country: Jordan
District: Balqa Governorate
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 19th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Christian Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality
Date of Inscription: 2021
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Elevation: 829 m
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