Azraq Wetland Reserve, Nature reserve and Ramsar site in Zarqa Governorate, Jordan.
The reserve spans 74 square kilometers in eastern Jordan, featuring natural water pools, streams, and marshlands between limestone and basalt deserts.
The wetlands formed around 250,000 BC and served as a vital stop for ancient trade caravans traveling between Arabia, Mesopotamia, and Syria.
The name Azraq originates from the Arabic word for blue, reflecting the water collections that created sparkling pools throughout the oasis.
A raised platform known as the Marsh Trail extends 1.5 kilometers through the reserve, leading visitors to a mud-brick structure for bird observation.
The reserve contains the Azraq Killifish, Jordan's only true endemic vertebrate species, along with 350 bird species and 133 plant varieties.
Location: Zarqa Governorate
GPS coordinates: 31.82909,36.83857
Latest update: May 14, 2025 14:35
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