Madaba · Archaeological Site

Umm ar-Rasas (Kastron Mefaa)

The forgotten city of mosaics and monasteries

Overview

About Umm ar-Rasas (Kastron Mefaa)

Most of this archaeological site, which started as a Roman military camp and grew to become a town from the 5th century, has not been excavated. It contains remains from the Roman, Byzantine and Early Muslim periods (end of 3rd to 9th centuries AD) and a fortified Roman military camp. The site also has 16 churches, some with well-preserved mosaic floors. Particularly noteworthy is the mosaic floor of the Church of Saint Stephen with its representation of towns in the region.

Latest research

Stability and seismic vulnerability of the Stylite Tower at Umm Ar-Rasas

Paolo Clemente, Giuseppe Delmonaco, Lucamaria Puzzilli, Fernando Saitta

Annals of Geophysics2019DOI verified

Comprehensive analysis of the Stylite Tower using Historic Building Information Modeling (HBIM) to document and assess its structural integrity and conservation needs.

Umm ar-Rasas (Kastron Mefa'a): A Basis Towards the Public Use Plan

Carlo Francini, Antonella Bonini, Chiara Bocchio, et al.

Various2015

Strategic plan for the public use of Umm ar-Rasas, focusing on sustainable tourism, site management, and community engagement.

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Lions church- Um er-Rasas

3D model of the Lions Church at Um er-Rasas. 3D model: kasasbeh1998, via Sketchfab