Jordan
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
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
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)