Notable heritage site · Madaba, Jordan
Khirbat al Qahqeh
خربة القهقة
Khirbat al Qahqeh is a heritage site in Madaba, Jordan.
Khirbat al Qahqeh: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this heritage site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Khirbat al Qahqeh
Season: October to February; carry water in summer.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Khirbat al Qahqeh — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 31.53218, 35.86644. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Khirbat al Qahqeh
- Umm ar Rasas · fort · Amman · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lehun · fort · Amman · ~10 km · Must-see
- Rujm Ataruz · fort · Madaba · ~23 km · Must-see
- Church of Apostoles · church · Madaba · ~26 km · Must-see
- Saint John the Baptist Church Museum · church · Madaba · ~27 km · Must-see
- Archaeological Park of madaba virgin mary church · church · Madaba · ~27 km · Must-see
- Madaba Map · attraction · Madaba · ~27 km · Must-see
- Saint George Church · church · Madaba · ~27 km · Must-see
- Machaerus · fort · Madaba · ~29 km · Must-see
- Ma'in hot water fall · waterfall · Madaba · ~32 km · Must-see
- Mujib Biosphere Reserve · sanctuary · Madaba · ~32 km · Must-see
- Qasr Mshatta · fort · Amman · ~33 km · Must-see
- Moses Memorial Church · church · Madaba · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mount Nebo · viewpoint · Madaba · ~37 km · Must-see
- Ayn al-Zara · fort · Madaba · ~37 km · Must-see
- Dead Sea · lake · ~44 km · Must-see
- Tall al-Umayri · fort · Amman · ~47 km · Must-see
- Hamam · fort · Balqa · ~48 km · Must-see
Other forts & heritage near Khirbat al Qahqeh
- Umm ar Rasas · fort · Amman · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lehun · fort · Amman · ~10 km · Must-see
- Rujm Ataruz · fort · Madaba · ~23 km · Must-see
- Machaerus · fort · Madaba · ~29 km · Must-see
- Qasr Mshatta · fort · Amman · ~33 km · Must-see
- Ayn al-Zara · fort · Madaba · ~37 km · Must-see
- Tall al-Umayri · fort · Amman · ~47 km · Must-see
- Hamam · fort · Balqa · ~48 km · Must-see
- Teleilat al Ghassul · fort · Balqa · ~49 km · Must-see
- Bab edh-Dhra · fort · Karak Governorate · ~55 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Khirbat al Qahqeh?
October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Khirbat al Qahqeh?
Nearby: Umm ar Rasas (fort, 8 km), Lehun (fort, 10 km), Rujm Ataruz (fort, 23 km), Church of Apostoles (church, 26 km), Saint John the Baptist Church Museum (church, 27 km), Archaeological Park of madaba virgin mary church (church, 27 km).
Is Khirbat al Qahqeh worth visiting?
Khirbat al Qahqeh is listed as a notable heritage site in Jordan on Spotwander.