Aqaba ❲UPDATED – ANTHOLOGY❳

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 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. For millennia, Aqaba (historically known as Aila )

Just outside the modern city center lie the ruins of Ayla , the first Islamic city built outside the Arabian Peninsula, which served as a crucial supply point for pilgrims traveling to Mecca. The Legend of the Arab Revolt For millennia, Aqaba (historically known as Aila )