Wadi Mujib, River canyon in Dead Sea region, Jordan
The Wadi Mujib canyon extends over 70 kilometers, with walls rising one kilometer high and reaching a width of four kilometers along the Mujib River.
During Roman times, a fortress named Apud Arnona controlled the strategic crossing point where the Via Nova trade route traversed the river valley.
The Mujib Biosphere Reserve, established in 1987, protects 212 square kilometers of diverse terrain and serves as a natural laboratory for ecological research.
Visitors can access the water trails between April and October, with advance bookings required through the RSCN Wild Jordan office in Amman for guided group tours.
The canyon contains seven year-round flowing tributaries that support over 300 plant species and provide essential habitats for the Nubian ibex population.
GPS coordinates: 31.46583,35.57333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:48
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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