- Location
Next to Wadi Al Ghwer Camp, Feynan
- Built
9,000–7,500 BC
- Admission Fee
Residents – FREE
Non-residents – FREE
- 4 x 4 Required
YES
- GPS
North 30° 37′ 24″
East 35° 30′ 22″
- Google Rating
Rated 5 out of 5
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Nature reserveAzraq Wetland ReserveA unique oasis near the town of Azraq and its famous castle, in the heart of Jordan’s arid Eastern Desert — a vital stop for migrating birds.Read the guide →
Nature reserveDana Biosphere ReserveJordan’s largest reserve, stretching from mountain ridges down to the desert floor — with hiking trails and ancient sites along the way.Read the guide →
Nature reserveShaumari Wildlife ReserveSee the Arabian oryx brought back from the brink, take a jeep safari and support one of Jordan’s oldest conservation projects.Read the guide →
Nature reserveWadi Rum Protected AreaA World Heritage Site of sandstone mountains and red dunes — jeep tours, camel treks and stargazing under crystal-clear skies.Read the guide →
Nature reserveAjloun Forest Biosphere ReserveA leading eco-tourism destination in northern Jordan, protecting rare oak and pistachio forests and the wildlife that lives in them.Read the guide →Residents – FREE
Non-residents – FREE
North 30° 37′ 24″
East 35° 30′ 22″
Located in the dramatic landscapes of Jordan’s Faynan region, the Ghwayr archaeological site is one of the country’s most significant Pre-Pottery Neolithic settlements, dating to approximately 9,000–7,500 BC. Hidden among the rugged valleys and seasonal waterways of Wadi Faynan, Ghwayr preserves evidence of some of the earliest farming communities in the southern Levant, reflecting the pivotal shift from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled agricultural life. Archaeological excavations have revealed mudbrick dwellings, storage structures, stone tools, and traces of early water management systems, demonstrating the ingenuity and adaptability of its inhabitants in an arid environment. Remains of domesticated plants and animals suggest a mixed economy based on farming and herding, while the site’s strategic location near fertile land and natural water sources helped sustain long-term settlement. Today, Ghwayr offers a remarkable glimpse into prehistoric human innovation and the foundations of organised community life in ancient Jordan.