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The sixth tallest freestanding flagpole sits at a height of 130 metres high. It carries the flag of the Arab Revolt.
The Aqaba Flagpole in Aqaba, Jordan is a 130-metre (430 ft) tall flagpole. This height makes it the tenth tallest free–standing and eleventh tallest flagpole in the world. It was the tallest free–standing flagpole in the world until being surpassed by the 133-metre (436 ft) tall Ashgabat Flagpole in 2008. It carries the flag of the Arab Revolt commemorating the Battle of Aqaba that took place in 1917. The flagpole can be seen from Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. The flagpole was built in 2004 and opened on 3 October 2004.
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قلعة العقبة
It dates to the 14th century, although the present structure was built by the Mamluke sultan Qansawh el-Ghawri (1501-1516) and has been revised many times since then. The archaeological museum which used to be here no longer exists.
A simple museum on local history and people.
The old city that was established when Islam came to the area in 622 AD.
This mosque in the east beyond the highway gives a great overview of the area and Aqaba.
Adventurous diving trips in the Red Sea area. Highly committed to the conservation of the local reef. Perform weekly surveys of the rubbish on particular dive sites for the PADI Dive Against Debris project. Snorkeling, try dives, fun dives for certified divers, shore and boat dives and beginners courses through to Dive masters. Digital Underwater Photography (which only 4% of instructors can teach!)
The oldest purpose-built Christian church in history. A posted sign (viewed in the right angle) gives a little bit of information on the church and its age.