Shoaib Valley
It is a valley from the valleys of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, named by this name in relation to the Prophet Shuaib, peace be upon him. One of the most prominent features of this region is the tomb of the Prophet Shuaib, and a mosque named after him, peace be upon him. Wadi Shuaib is a small area in terms of area and population, as its population does not exceed five hundred people, and it is mentioned that its nature is distinctive, attractive, and the most prominent types of trees in it are olive and lemon.
Wadi Shuaib site
Wadi Shuaib is located specifically in Al-Balqa governorate, which is no more than three kilometers from the city of Salt to the south, and it is located along the same road leading to the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley.
Despite the small size of this region, it is characterized by many specifications that make it a haven for visitors and their focus of attention; it contains wonderful features, important archaeological sites, and it also has a magical nature; Shuaib, which has a very large number of sources estimated at more than sixty-six eyes, is distributed along the road that connects the Jordan Valley and Wadi Shuaib, and its estuary in the Jordan River, and it is responsible for supplying the land of the region with water, which gives it a distinct green cover throughout the year.
The most beautiful suit worn by Wadi Shuaib is the spring season, where the region is characterized by its colorful nature and warm atmosphere suitable for rest and recuperation. It lacks water unlike in flat areas, but Wadi Shoaib’s climate helps these types of flowers open early despite the lack of water.
The most prominent plants in it
Wadi Shuaib is considered a source of medicinal herbs of various types, especially rare ones that do not readily exist, such as loofahs and chamomile. There are some visitors who go to obtain medicinal plants at certain times of the year. With the famous Jordanian meal which is “Mansaf”, these spices are distinguished by their yellow color and sharp aroma.
Wadi Shuaib is also characterized by the presence of perennial trees, some of which are more than a hundred years old, and these trees are located on both sides of the river, which makes it more distinctive and attractive, especially the hard and tall height of trees. In the flowering season.
Archeological sites
The area contains very ancient monuments belonging to the stone man, the most prominent of which is the tomb of the Prophet Shuaib, peace be upon him, as these antiquities date back to the sixth millennium BC.
