Azraq Wetland Reserve

The Azraq Wetland Reserve is a nature reserve located in the town of Azraq in the eastern desert of Jordan. An oasis for migratory birds, the reserve was established in 1978 and covers . The natural springs dried up in 1992 and most migratory birds subsequently moved away from the area. Artificial springs are maintained today in order to keep the site a tourist destination. History The wetlands were created around 250,000 BC as a result of being fed by aquifers. Azraq has, since ancient times, b…