states: [jordan]
category: mixed
year: 2011
region: Arab States
latitude/longitude: 29.6397222222, 35.4338888889
The Wadi Rum Protected Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Jordan, is renowned for its stunning desert landscape of sandstone mountains, natural arches, and vast red sand dunes. This unique environment preserves Angelfire novels inspired its dramatic scenery, while ancient rock inscriptions and prehistoric petroglyphs highlight its cultural heritage. Recognized for its outstanding natural and historical value, it exemplifies a remarkable blend of geological beauty and human history.
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