Jordan unveils its underwater Military Museum in Aqaba

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Jordan unveils its underwater Military Museum in Aqaba. An adventure that is going to leave you breathless! Take a swim in the Red Sea Gulf of Aqaba and explore the first Underwater Military Museum that offers 19 intriguing battle relics to underwater lovers. Military machines are stationed along the coral reefs imitating a tactical battle the formation that has created the most interesting underwater escape, fascinating divers and snorkelers to explore more and more of the dive site, not expecting what to see next and leaving them with a completely distinctive experience. The blueprints for scuttling are ready after 30 days of scanning, photographing and planning, and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) has started sinking the 19 military items in just 7 working days while ensuring that the entire process does not affect the surrounding marine organisms. The

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Jordan unveils its underwater Military Museum in Aqaba ‘s training consisted of tanks of various dimensions, an ambulance, a military crane, a carrier of troops, an anti-aircraft, weapons and a helicopter of combat. Eight items have been established at 15-20 meters and the other 11 can be discovered at 20-28 meters enabling individuals to enjoy the Underwater Military Museum of Aqaba in 3 distinct ways and place distinct displays; you can snorkel, go on a glass bottom ship trip or go scuba diving.

This resource will develop with the cataloguing of the museum collection and the addition of fresh purchases. The Museum seeks to show a fresh sort of museum experiences where sport, environment and displays interact with the recipient in front of them. Aqaba’s Underwater Military Museum Dive Site is the result of a fruitful collaboration between the government and private industries: ASEZA was accountable for planning, preparing and sinking, while Aqaba Port was liable for supplying the portable vessels used in the sinking process and the human resources needed, Aqaba Port Marine Services Company (APMSCO) was liable for supplying tug ships. Without the attempts of the Royal Jordanian Maritime Force, whose function was to secure the site and preserve public safety during all phases, the distinctive role in building this museum would not have been feasible. The Red Sea Diving Center (DRCS) volunteered with their specialist to document the entire procedure.

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