- Wadi Rum
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Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum, also known as The Valley of the Moon, is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan. Wadi Rum has been inhabited by many human cultures including the Nabataeans who left their mark in the form of rock paintings, graffiti, and temples. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.
The site is a UNESCO World Heritage site with the official name, Wadi Rum Protected Area.
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Wadi Rum
World Heritage Site
Date of Inscription
2011
4th Century BC
Nabataean
Nabataean
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