Balqa · Archaeological Site

As-Salt

The city of tolerance and urban hospitality

Overview

About As-Salt

As-Salt is a historic city in west-central Jordan, known for its distinctive yellow limestone architecture and Ottoman-era buildings. The city flourished during the late Ottoman period as a regional administrative and commercial center, resulting in a unique blend of European and Levantine architectural styles. In 2021, As-Salt was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved urban fabric and cultural significance.

Latest research

Artifacts from Tell Al-Jadur

Archaeological Institute

Archaeological Institute2024

Study of artifacts discovered at Tell Al-Jadur, shedding light on As-Salt's ancient history.

The Golden Era of As-Salt (1870–1950)

Department of Antiquities of Jordan

Department of Antiquities of Jordan2021

A historical overview of As-Salt's development and prosperity during the late Ottoman and early modern periods.

UNESCO Nomination Dossier (2021)

UNESCO

UNESCO2021

Official nomination dossier for As-Salt's inscription as a World Heritage Site.

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As Salt stairs

3D model of the historic stairs in As-Salt.. 3D model: kasasbeh1998, via Sketchfab

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Weather & climate

Live · Open-Meteo · updated 03:00

16°C

Clear sky

Wind speed

8 km/h

Humidity

56%

Visitor

Health & safety

UV index

Low

Air quality

65 AQI

Moderate

Feels like

14°C

Dehydration risk

Low

Live readings from Open-Meteo (UV index, feels-like temperature, US AQI).

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Risks assessed

Environment

Climate profile

Avg. temperature

17°C

Annual rainfall

550 mm

Summer

28°C

Winter

8°C

Mediterranean Highland Climate

Environmental challenges

Heavy winter rainfall affecting historic buildings
Urban air pollution impact on limestone
Thermal stress on traditional materials
Modern development pressure

Highland climate with significant rainfall requires regular maintenance of historic buildings. Traditional limestone and materials need protection from modern urban environmental factors.