Place to visit
Tell el-Hammam, Jordan: what it is and when to go
Tell el-Hammam is an archaeological site in Jordan (As-Salt). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 56. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Jordan on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site in Jordan · History
- Where
- Jordan
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- AMM Amman, 33 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 31.83985, 35.67422
What it is and where
Tell el-Hammam is an archaeological site in Jordan (As-Salt). It has articles in 12 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Jordan on this site.
It is in As-Salt, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 23 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 31.83985, 35.67422; the nearest main airport is Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, Amman), 33 km as the crow flies. How to get around Jordan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Jordan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tell el-Hammam is March to May and October to November.
- JanPossible10:08
- FebPossible10:53
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:47
- MayBest time13:38
- JunPossible14:04
- JulBetter not13:53
- AugBetter not13:10
- SepPossible12:11
- OctBest time11:12
- NovBest time10:20
- DecPossible9:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 56. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Jordan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Jordan
To enter Jordan there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Jordan checklist. Currency: Jordanian dinar (JOD); plugs: Type C, D, F, G and J · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need a universal adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tell er-RamehArchaeological site in Jordan3.2 km
- JT 302Hiking8.7 km
- Mount NeboMountain in Jordan9.3 km
- JT 303Hiking9.7 km
- La Cueva Aqua ParkWith kids11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Jordan guide.
More in Jordan: History
- Petra: ancient rock-cut historical city in Jordan
- Wadi Rum: valley in southern Jordan
- Jerash
- As-Salt
- Qusayr 'Amra: château
- Umm ar-Rasas: Jordanian archeological site
Every Jordan place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tell el-Hammam?
It is an archaeological site in Jordan. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Jordan on this site.
When is the best time to visit Tell el-Hammam?
March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 56.
How do you get to Tell el-Hammam?
The nearest main airport is Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), 33 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Jordan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Jordan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tell er-Rameh, JT 302, Mount Nebo. The rest is in the Jordan guide.
Keep reading
- As-Salt22 places to see in and around As-Salt, Jordan: As-Salt, Allenby Bridge, Qasr al-Yahud. Best time: March to May and October to November.
- History111 places for history in Jordan, from Petra to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to May and October to November. Each with its own season by altitude and day
- JordanBefore travelling to Jordan: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa, and the smart way to get it is the Jordan Pass: buy it online before yo…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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