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For many centuries, the oasis of Ma'an as been a focal point for bedouin tribes east of Nabateea. Located about 50 kilometers directly east of ancient Petra, this ancient oasis has many date palms, ancient homes and caves. The modern city of Ma'an, now around 30,000 population is built north and west of the ancient oasis. The pictures below were taken in the old oasis. The large building in the lower photographs is an old Turkish fort/prision that has been restored and is open to the public. There are evidences of Nabataean and Roman settlements here. It is also believed that Ma'an was located on an east/west trade route. See A New Proposed Trade Route
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 Left: Turkish fort and prision now restored. |
