Cave Of The Seven Sleepers
The Cave of the Seven Sleepers is a significant religious and archaeological site located in ar-Rajib, a village east of Amman, Jordan. According to both Christian and Islamic traditions, the cave is believed to have sheltered the "Seven Sleepers" or "Companions of the Cave" who fled Roman persecution under Emperor Decius around AD 250. Legend claims they miraculously awoke centuries later, as noted in the Qur'an, 309 lunar years afterward. The cave was rediscovered in 1951 and is one of several linked to this ancient tale, drawing visitors intrigued by its religious and historical importance.
- Category
- Religious · Historical Religious Places
- Governorate
- Amman
- Address
- VXXF+HG7, Ahl Al-Kahf St., Amman
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kids
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