Aqaba’s modern significance was cemented during World War I. In 1917, Arab forces led by and Auda abu Tayi , famously accompanied by T.E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia"), staged a daring desert trek to capture the city from the Ottomans.
Beneath its sands, archaeologists discovered what is believed to be the world's oldest purpose-built Christian church, dating back to roughly 300 AD—predating even the famous churches of Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Aqaba’s modern significance was cemented during World War
For millennia, Aqaba (historically known as Aila ) served as a vital link between Africa, Asia, and Europe. Aqaba’s modern significance was cemented during World War