Al-Salt or Saltoos
Was described in Latin as meaning “the treed mountains”. Al-Salt was also known as the Holy Salt. Additionally, it is mentioned in the writings of Heraclius the Greek geographer.
The Tomb of Yosha' the Prophet
It is believed that the Tomb of Yosha' is located to the northwest of Salt.
Zai
Is located twelve kilometers from Amman and is a place with an ecclesiastic complex that dates back to the Byzantine period.
The Hill of Jadoor
Is on the way from Salt down to Al-Aghwar. the Hill of Jadoor is clearly visible to the south.
The Castle
Was built by the Sultan Al-Malik in AD 1220.
The Hill of Nimreen
Is the location of an archaeological discovery in 1980. At that time some mosaics and the remains of a church were found on the hill, which is located to the east of southern Shona.
Wadi Al-Kharrar
Is a valley leading to the Jordan River with churches on each side of the valley, and a place of baptism.
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he Church of Johanna
Is a Byzantine Church on the side of Wadi Al-Kharrar. It was renamed the Church of Johanna Polis the Second.
The Hill of Mariliass
Dates back to the late Roman and the Byzantine periods. It is home to many caves and pools and was used for baptisms.
The Church of Jal'ad
Is a Byzantine church in the village of Jal'ad.
The Tomb of Hreiz
Is believed to be the tomb of the brother of the Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) (PBUH) and the tomb of Shoaib (Jethro) the Prophet (PBUH).
Al-Salt
