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Jordan has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1975. With 7 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. The majority of its sites are cultural properties, reflecting a strong emphasis on historical and architectural heritage.

Jordan as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: May 5, 1975

Status: Ratification

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 1980-1987, 2007-2011

Total of Mandate Years: 11

Total of Mandates: 2

WHC Electoral Group: V(b) (Arab States)

World Heritage Sites in Jordan (7)

Cultural: 6 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 1

As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality · Cultural
Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) · Cultural
Petra · Cultural
Quseir Amra · Cultural
Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) · Cultural
Umm Al-Jimāl · Cultural
Wadi Rum Protected Area · Mixed

Map of World Heritage Sites

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Jordan.

Tentative World Heritage Sites (14)

Aqaba Marine Reserve · submitted: January 23, 2023
The Jordanian ḥarrah · submitted: August 8, 2019
Dana Biosphere Reserve · submitted: May 11, 2007
Azraq · submitted: May 11, 2007
Mujib Nature Reserve · submitted: May 11, 2007
Jerash Archaeological City (Ancient Meeting Place of East and West) · submitted: January 13, 2004
Al Qastal (Settlement) · submitted: June 18, 2001
The Sanctuary of Agios Lot, At Deir 'Ain 'Abata · submitted: June 18, 2001
Shaubak Castle (Montreal) · submitted: June 18, 2001
Qasr Bshir (a Roman Castellum) · submitted: June 18, 2001
Pella (Modern Tabaqat Fahil) · submitted: June 18, 2001
Qasr Al-Mushatta · submitted: June 18, 2001
Abila City (Modern Qweilbeh) · submitted: June 18, 2001
Gadara (Modern Um Qeis or Qays) · submitted: June 18, 2001

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Jordan

Official Name: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Continent: Asia

Subregion: Western Asia

UNESCO Region: Arab States

Capital: Amman

Population (2024): 11,552,876

Land Area: 88,790 km²

Currency: Jordanian dinar (JOD)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Jordan

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