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  • Latin Church, Al-Salt

  • 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.
    The site is one of the elements that make up the UNESCO World Heritage site, As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality.
    World Heritage Site
    Latin Church, Al-Salt
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    Latin Church, Al-Salt

    World Heritage Site

    Date of Inscription

    2021

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    Churches and Monasteries

    Location

    Jordan

    Balqa

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    19th Century AD

    Christian

    Christian

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    Christian Monuments

     

     

     

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