Aqaba

Beneath its sands, archaeologists discovered what is believed to be the world's oldest purpose-built Christian church, dating back to roughly 300 AD—predating even the famous churches of Bethlehem and Jerusalem.

The story of , Jordan’s only coastal city, is a 6,000-year-old narrative of a "Window to the World" that has bridged continents and empires. From its origins as a strategic ancient port to its modern identity as a diving paradise, Aqaba remains a crossroads where history and the Red Sea meet. The Ancient Crossroads The Ancient Crossroads Just outside the modern city

Just outside the modern city center lie the ruins of Ayla , the first Islamic city built outside the Arabian Peninsula, which served as a crucial supply point for pilgrims traveling to Mecca. The Legend of the Arab Revolt Beneath its sands