Jordan
Zarqa
Zarqa is the capital of Jordan's Zarqa Governorate, located northeast of Amman. It is Jordan's second-largest city by population, after Amman.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Queen Alia International Airport
- Best season
- Mar–May, Oct–Dec
- Time zone
- Asia/Amman
- Sights covered
- 2 places
Sights worth seeing
Nature
Zarqa River
The Jabbok River appears in the story of Jacob in the Old Testament and is said to be the place from which the name 'Israel' originated. It's a meaningful destination for travelers wishing to visit the actual site behind the biblical narrative.
Heritage & monuments
Khirbet al-Batrawy
A Bronze Age archaeological site on a hill near Zarqa, preserving traces of a walled city that once flourished there. It's a good stop for travelers wanting to experience ancient Jordan's history.
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Getting around the city
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First-time guide
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Getting around
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