Amaun is served by Ovda (IATA: VDA) airport, which is 90 km away.
Things to do in Amaun
1. Petra
Petra (Greek " πέτρα" (petra), meaning rock; Arabic: البتراء, Al-Batrāʾ) is a historic and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that has rock cut architecture and water conduits system. Established sometime around the 6th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans, it is a symbol of Jordan as well as its most visited tourism attraction. It lies on the slope of Mount Hor in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah (Wadi Araba), the large valley…
2. Al Khazneh
Al Khazneh (" The Treasury" Arabic: الخزنة) is one of the most elaborate buildings in the ancient Jordanian city of Petra. As with most of the other buildings in this ancient town, the structure was carved out of a sandstone rock face. It has classical Greek-influenced architecture, [] and it is a popular tourist attraction.
If you have seen everything in Amaun already, take a look on the outskirts of the town. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
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