The early days of the Islamic era saw the construction of the city of Ella, which accepted Islam without resistance. It is home to a number of Adomite and Nabataean ruins. Aqaba is also considered to have been the assembly area of the armies of Great Arab Revolt.
The Circular Garden
Is a location where Byzantine, Roman, Nabataean and Islamic ruins were discovered.
The Aqaba Fort
Was rebuilt during the rule of one of the last Mamluk Sultans, Qanisoih al-Ghouli, and was again rebuilt during the reign of Murad Bin Saleem Khan in AD 1587. Later it was used by the Hashemites during the Great Arab Revolt.
Al-Khalifi Hill
Is one of the finest Adomite sites from the Iron Age.
Al-Aqaba Museum
Was once home to Sharif Hussein bin Ali.
Tal Al-Maqass
Is to the east of Aqaba and is the location of a discovery of several remains of settlements dating back to the Copper Age.
Wadi Rum
Was once known as Ihram. Some Thamodi, Nabataean and Islamic writings have been found there. Wadi Rum is believed to have been a route for commerce and pilgrim convoys between Damascus and Hejaz.
Nabataea Allat (God’s Temple)
Is a Nabataean temple discovered in Wadi Rum located near Ein Al-Shallaleh.
Al-Hummaymeh
Is a place of many Nabataean watering systems and was therefore called the Nabataea Agricultural Settlement. Al-Hummaymeh is considered to be the place where the Abbassi call started.
Ein Jmam
Is located in the vicinity of Rass Al-Naqab. Nabataeans used to carry water from Ein Jmam to Al-Hummaymeh.
Al-Deesa
Lies to the east of Wadi Rum and is home to numerous Nabataean, Thamodi and Islamic engravings.
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