Wadi Rum Protected Area
Status
Designated
IUCN category
Not Applicable
Designation type
International
Designation
World Heritage Site (natural or mixed)
Surface area
741.8 km²
Status year
2011
Governing type
Federal or national ministry or agency
Management plan
Yes
People have lived in Rum for thousands of years, struggling to survive in its harsh environment. They have been hunters, pastoralists, farmers and traders, as Rum is close to national borders. Even the famous Nabateans once occupied Rum, leaving behind several structures, including a temple.
