Ma'an is one of the governorates of Jordan, it is located south of Amman, Jordan's capital. Its capital is the city of Ma'an. This governorate is the largest in the kingdom of Jordan by area.
Petra is a UNESCO world heritage site, and one of the New seven wonders of the world
Shoubak in Ma'an Governorate
Wadi Musa
The Crusader castle of Montreal in Shoubak
Ma'an is a city in southern Jordan, 218 kilometres (135 mi) southwest of the capital Amman. It serves as the capital of the Ma'an Governorate. Its population was approximately 41,055 in 2015. Civilizations with the name of Ma'an have existed at least since the Nabatean period—the modern city is just northwest of the ancient town. The city is an important transport hub situated on the ancient King's Highway and also on the modern Desert Highway.
A pre-1920 photograph of the train station in Ma'an. The Hejaz Railway is still operational today.