Tafeela
Is located on the remains of an Adomite city called Toefl. During the Roman period it was called DeeTifolis, then became prosperous during the Nabataean period.
Kurbat Al-Tannoor
Is a volcanic mountain with Kurba and Nabataean temples at the top.
Kubat Al-Dareeh
Is a former Nabataean settlement that has provided many discoveries, such as a Nabataean temple, tombs, and homes.
The Castle
The origin of this castle is Adomite. However, it was later rebuilt by the Nabataeans. After the period of the Nabataeans, it was occupied by the crusaders and then by the Mamluks, who built a high castle.
Bseira
Located twenty-two kilometers to the south of Tafeela, used to be the Adomites’/Adomittes’ capital. It is also home to the tomb of Al-Harith Bin Al-Omeir. He was the messenger of Mohammad the Prophet (PBUH) to Sharhabil Bin Amr Al-Ghassani (the King of Basra). Al-Ghassani ordered the messenger to be killed, which lead to the battle of Mu’tah.
Al-Jodammi Tomb
Is the tomb of Farwa Bin Amra Al-Joddami, who died a martyr at the hands of Al-Harith Al-Ghassani and Hercules, the Roman Caesar.
Al-Sal'
Lies to the east of Tafeela. Some Adomite ruins as well as Nabataean tombs were found in the castle of Sal'.
The Mosque of Al-Hameedi
Is located in the town center. It was built in the late Ottoman period.
Gharandal
Is a name which was mentioned in Islamic sources. After its discovery Gharandal was then reused by Muslims. A church covered with mosaics was later discovered during excavations in Gharandal.
Wadi Feenan
Is a valley that meets at the end of the Dana Valley (Wadi Dana). This valley was used as a copper mine during the Bronze and Iron Ages as well as during the time of the Nabataeans, the Romans, and the Byzantines.
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