Fuheis
35% Catholics Fuheis (Arabic: الفحيص) is a Christian majority town in the central Jordanian governorate of Balqa.[7] The town has an elevation ranging from 740 to 1,050 meters (2,425 to 3,445 ft) above mean sea level,[8] and experiences a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csa).The ruins are surrounded by small dug wells and enclosed water closets which were connected by a spout carved from rock.The area features limestone cliffs with multiple **bolted sport routes** of varying difficulty, making it a popular alternative to the traditional climbing of **Wadi Rum**.They have celebrated their silver jubilee in 2016, where they have welcomed bands and artists from Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Lebanon to perform in concerts and poetry evenings.Several artists and singers from across the region were invited to perform in the town, like: Wadih El Safi, Melhem Barakat, Sabah Fakhri, Fares Karam, Moeen Charif, Omar Al-Abdallat, George Kurdahi, Najwa Karam, and many more, and the variety of night events and activities attracts around 10,000 to 30,000 visitors yearly.
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