Pella, Archaeological site in Tabqet Fahel, Jordan
The excavation area spans across multiple levels revealing structures from Neolithic dwellings to Byzantine churches and Islamic buildings on the eastern Jordan Valley foothills.
The settlement dates back 20,000 years, evolved through the Bronze and Iron Ages, and reached its peak during Roman times with 25,000 inhabitants by 500 AD.
Early Christians established a community in Pella after fleeing Jerusalem, making it an important location for the development of early Christian practices.
The archaeological site welcomes visitors daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, located 130 kilometers north of Amman and 27 kilometers south of the Sea of Galilee.
The ancient city features continuous human occupation spanning 6,000 years, preserving evidence from Stone Age farmers through Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic periods.
Location: Tabqet Fahel
Website: http://international.visitjordan.com/Wheretogo/Irbid.aspx
Address: CJX8+V7J, Tabqet Fahel, Jordan Tabqet Fahel
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-16:00
Website: http://international.visitjordan.com/Wheretogo/Irbid.aspx
GPS coordinates: 32.44877,35.61512
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
Jordan's historical sites and natural reserves include ancient temples, medieval castles, deserts, mountains, and biblical locations. The diverse landscapes stretch from the depths of the Dead Sea to the peaks of Dana's mountains, passing through the red sandstone cliffs of Petra and the coral waters of Aqaba. This territory preserves the traces of Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, and Ottoman civilizations.
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