Wadi Rum
| Wadi Rum (وادي رم) | |
| Valley of the Moon | |
| Protected Area | |
 Typical Wadi Rum vista
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| Name origin: Arabic for "Roman Valley" | |
| Country | Jordan |
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| Governorate | Aqaba |
| Elevation | 1,750 m (5,741 ft) |
| Coordinates | 29°35′35″N 35°25′12″E / 29.59306°N 35.42000°ECoordinates: 29°35′35″N 35°25′12″E / 29.59306°N 35.42000°E |
| Area | 720 km2 (278 sq mi) |
| Biome | Desert |
| For public | Yes |
| Easiest access | From north |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Name | Wadi Rum Protected Area |
| Year | 2011 (#35) |
| Number | 1377 |
| Region | Arab States |
| Criteria | i, iii, iv |
| IUCN category | Ia - Strict Nature Reserve |
 Location in Jordan
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| Website: Wadi Rum | |
Wadi Rum (Arabic: وادي رم) also known as The Valley of the Moon (Arabic: وادي القمر) is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan 60 km (37 mi) to the east of Aqaba; it is the largest wadi in Jordan.Wadi Rum is Arabic for Roman Valley, probably referring to the survival of Christian communities in the area, for some time after the expansion of the Rashidun Caliphate.
Wadi Rum has been inhabited by many human cultures since prehistoric times, with many cultures–including the Nabateans–leaving their mark in the form of rock paintings, graffiti, and temples.
In the West, Wadi Rum may be best known for its connection with British officer T. E. Lawrence, who passed through several times during the Arab Revolt of 1917–18. In the 1980s one of the rock formations in Wadi Rum was named "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom" after Lawrence's book penned in the aftermath of the war, though the 'Seven Pillars' referred to in the book have no connection with Rum.
The area is centered on the main valley of Wadi Rum. The highest elevation in Jordan is Jabal Umm ad Dami at 1,840 m (6,040 ft) high ( SRTM data says 1854 m), located 30 kilometres south of Wadi Rum village. It was first located by Difallah Ateeg, a Zalabia Bedouin from Rum. On a clear day, it is possible to see the Red Sea and the Saudi border from the top.
Jabal Ram or Jebel Rum (1,734 metres (5,689 ft) above sea level) is the second highest peak in Jordan and the highest peak in the central Rum, rising directly above Rum valley, opposite Jebel um Ishrin, which is possibly one metre lower.
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