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Wadi Rum
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.
Site Information
Country: Jordan
District: Aqaba Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 4th Century BC
Oldest Culture: Nabataean
Later Cultures: Nabataean
Site Features: Nabataean Monuments
World Heritage Site
Official Name: Wadi Rum Protected Area
Date of Inscription: 2011
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