- Location
2 km from Kings Highway, 25 km north of Tafilah
- Built
2nd Century BC
- Admission Fee
Residents – FREE
Non-residents – FREE
- 4 x 4 Required
YES
- GPS
North 30° 58′ 28″
East 35° 42′ 24″
- Google Rating
Rated 4.8 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° 58′ 28″
East 35° 42′ 24″
Khirbet et-Tannur is a remote Nabataean hilltop sanctuary in southern Jordan, near the King’s Highway and the ancient settlement of Khirbet edh-Dharih. Established in the second century BC, the temple complex was a place of pilgrimage rather than a town, with a forecourt, altar platform, sacred enclosure, and richly decorated stone architecture.
The site is especially important for what it reveals about Nabataean religion. Archaeologists found sculptures of deities, altars, inscriptions, lamps, animal bones, grain offerings, and other traces of ritual activity. Today, its ruined temple and wide views over the Wadi al-Hasa landscape make it a rewarding destination for visitors interested in archaeology, hiking, and Jordan’s lesser-known heritage.