Dolmens at Al Fayha

Scattered prehistoric dolmens in the hills outside Madaba, best for archaeology-minded travellers.

The dolmens at Al Fayha are among the prehistoric stone monuments scattered through the Madaba region. They are rough, ancient, and not presented with the polish of Jordan's headline archaeological sites, which is part of their appeal for travellers who like traces of the very old landscape.

Expect a field-site atmosphere rather than a formal attraction. The dolmens work best as a short excursion from Madaba for people already interested in Bronze Age remains, megalithic structures, or the deep history hidden in the hills east of the Dead Sea.

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