Um er-Rasas mosaic floor | Jordan

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Um er-Rasas is a archeological site in Jordan. Most of this site 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.

Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) is a UNESCO World Heritage site.