Situated close to the Jordanian-Syrian border are the ruins of the ancient town of Umm Al Jimal. It is made up of more than 150 buildings including 128 houses and 15 churches. Due to the excellent preservation and lack of vandalism, Um Al Jimal ruins remain intact making it a marvelous place to see. Today the site is part of an archaeological research project to find out more about the historical context of the area.