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Umm ar-Rasas
Umm ar-Rasas

Umm ar-Rasas, Kastrom Mefa'a, Kastron Mefa'a, is Roman military camp that grew to become a town from the 5th century. It contains remains from the Roman, Byzantine and Early Muslim periods. Among the most important Byzantine monuments on the site are the Church of St. Sergius, which dates back to the 6th century AD and the Church of St. Stephen, which dates back to the 8th century. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
Site Information
Country: Jordan
District: Amman Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 1st Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Byzantine + Islamic
Site Features: Roman & Byzantine & Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Official Name: Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa’a)
Date of Inscription: 2004
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