Azraq & the Eastern Desert Highway - Jordan - page 489

Umm al-Jimal

Sights

1 Barracks A2

2 Barracks Chapel A2

3 Cathedral A2

4 Double Church B2

5 House XIII B2

6 House XVII B2

7 Main Reservior B2

8 Nabataean Temple A2

9 Numerianos Church A2

10 Praetorium A2

11 Sheikh's House B2

12 West Church A1

Sights
The large structure just past the southern entrance is the barracks Offline map
Google map , built by the Romans. The towers were added later and, like the castle at
Azraq, it has a swinging basalt door that still functions. The barracks chapel
Offline map Google map was added to the east of the barracks during the Byzantine
period (around the 5th century), and is inscribed with the names of the archangels Gabriel,
Raphael, Michael and Uriel.
About 150m to the left (west) of the barracks is what some archaeologists believe is a
Nabataean temple Offline map Google map because of the altar in the middle. About
100m north of the barracks is the Numerianos church Offline map Google map , one
of several ruined Byzantine churches. Another 100m to the northeast is the double
church Offline map Google map , recognisable by its two semicircular naves, a won-
derful structure that was renovated and extended several times over the centuries. About
80m to the right (east) is house XVII Offline map Google map , whose double-door en-
trance, interior courtyard, fine corbelled ceilings, decorated doorways and carved pillars
indicate that it was built by a wealthy family.