Dana Biosphere Reserve
Dana Biosphere Reserve | |
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Nearest city | Tafilah |
Coordinates | 30°41′15″N 35°34′21″E / 30.68750°N 35.57250°E |
Established | 1989 |
Governing body | Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature |
The Dana Biosphere Reserve (
Human presence
The people of the Ata'ta (or Al Atata In Arabic (العطاعطة أو العطاطة)) tribe are the native inhabitants[2] of Dana Biosphere Reserve. Their history in Dana dates 400 years, with human settlement in the area dating back more than 6000 years.[2] Besides the presence of the Ata'ta people, archeological discoveries suggest Palaeolithic, Egyptian, Nabataean, and Roman settlement in Dana.[2]
Accommodations
Visitors to Dana Nature Reserve and Dana village can stay at Dana Cooperative Hotel and other accommodations.[2]
Geography
Dana Biosphere Reserve drops from an altitude of 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) on the Qadisiyah plateau to the low-lying desert area of
Geology
Dana's unique landscape is formed by an
Flora and fauna
The diverse environment of Dana is home to 703
Plants
Dana is the most diverse area of plant life in the country, consisting of numerous vegetation types including:
Endangered species
The threatened Nubian ibex, Syrian serin, caracal, and lesser kestrel are natives of Wadi Dana and plans to save the species were put forth by Global Environment Fund in 1994. Additionally, the largest breeding colony of the Syrian serin is in Dana Nature Reserve. Threats to the animals include hunting.[1]
See also
- Mujib Nature Reserve
- Azraq Wetland Reserve
- List of nature reserves in Jordan
- Jordan portal
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Dana Biosphere". Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, 2008. Archived from the original on 2020-04-25. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
- ^ a b c d e f Jordan Eco & Nature. Jordan Tourism Board, 2006.
- ^ Moumani, Khaled; Abed, ِ Abdulkader M.; Ibrahim, Khalil M. (2011). Geology of Jordan- Field Guidebook (2nd ed.). Jordanian Geologists Association. p. 29.