Al Salt is a historic town in Jordan, known for its well-preserved Ottoman-style architecture and ancient history dating back to the Iron Age. It is located in the Balqa highland, about 30 kilometers west of the capital, Amman. Al Salt has been inhabited since at least the Iron Age, and it was once the most important settlement in the area, before Amman took precedence in the 20th century. The town's historical core, Al-Hammam Street, features old stone buildings and narrow alleys steeped in history, offering visitors a taste of the past. One of the notable landmarks is the Great Mosque of Al Salt, which was built on the foundations of a Byzantine church. The town also boasts several churches, reflecting the historic coexistence of Muslims and Christians in the area. The hillside city offers panoramic views and a number of popular natural and historical tourist attractions nearby, such as the Jordanian Valley and the Dead Sea. Al Salt was put on UNESCO's tentative list for World Heritage sites in 2004, recognized for its unique blend of European and Islamic architectural traditions that have been preserved through generations.
