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35 kms southwest of
Madaba, at the end of a
steep road, Hammamat
Ma'in is located. This
hot freshwater mineral
spring and waterfall
lies 264 metres (870 ft)
below sea level. The
springs, located on the
edge of Wadi Mujib, feed
the Dead Sea.
Hammamat Ma'in is a an
exceptional place in
Jordan in an amazing
natural setting. The
mineral rich waters that
feed the 109 hot and
cold springs in the
valley originate from
winter rain falls in the
highland plains of
Jordan. Most of this
water becomes heated to
hyper thermal
temperatures of up to
63°C by underground lava
fissures before it pours
out of the mountain.
This place and the
therapeutical effects of
the thermal springs
attracted already King
Herod. It offers a range
of therapeutic
treatments including hot
baths, helps for blood
circulation problems,
rheumatism, skin
diseases and sports
injuries. Keep for a
visit in mind, Hammamt
Ma'in is very crowded on
Fridays.
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