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includes the most interesting sites you should visit in Jordan.
Amman City Tour ( citadel – Roman theater – Amman downtown
Jerash – Ajlun Castle – Umm Qais – the Dead Sea – Madaba
Mount Nebo – Petra – Little Petra – wadi rum – Aqaba.
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Explain more info about Petra by photo, Petra History, (The Ancient City):
The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures
and by far its best-known tourist attraction. Located approximately
three hours south of Amman,
one of Top sites in Jordan
Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious
Arab people settled in southern Jordan more
then 2,000 years ago. Admired then for its
refined culture, massive architecture, and
ingenious complex of dams and water
channels. Petra Facts: Petra is now a UNESCO
World Heritage Site that enchants visitors from
all corners of the globe. Much of Petra’s appeal
comes from its spectacular setting deep inside
a narrow desert gorge. The site is accessed by
walking through a kilometer-long chasm (or siq),
the walls of which soar 200m upwards. Petra’s
The most famous monument, the Treasury,
appears dramatically at the end of the Siq. Used
in the final sequence of the film “Indiana Jones
and the Last Crusade.” The towering façade of
the Treasury is only one of the myriad
archaeological wonders to be explored at Petra.
Various walks and climbs reveal literally
hundreds of buildings, tombs, baths, funerary
halls, temples, arched gateways, colonnaded
streets, and haunting rock drawings – as well as
a 3,000 seat open-air theatre, a gigantic 1st-
century Monastery, and a modern archeological
museum, all of which can be explored at leisure.
A modest shrine commemorating the death of
Aaron, brother of Moses, was built in the 13th
century by the Mamluk Sultan, high atop mount
Aaron in the Sharah range. al-Siq: The Siq is the
main entrance to the ancient Nabatean city of
Petra in southern Jordan. Also known as Siqit,
it is a dim, narrow gorge and winds its way
approximately 1.2 kilometers and ends at
Petra’s most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh. A wide
valley outside leading to the Siq is known as the
Bab as-Sīq. Petra Visitor Center: Entry into the
site of Petra is only permitted to visitors holding
valid tickets. These are available at the Visitor
Center and can be purchased on arrival. Prices
differ for foreigners and locals and a range of
ticket types are available depending on the
length of stay and number of visits to be made
into Petra. Entrance Ticket Price One Day 50 (J.D)
Two Days 55 (J.D) Three days 60 (J.D) Notes:
Tickets are available by cash or Credit card.
Children under 12 years are free of charge. The
resident’s fee is 1 JD as long as the resident is
holding a valid residence card issued for 1 year
at least. Jordan pass ticket doesn’t include the
Night event “Petra by Night”. Al-Khazneh: Al-
Khazneh (Arabic: الخزنة; “The Treasury”) is one of
the most elaborate temples in Petra, a city of
the Nabataean Kingdom inhabited by the Arabs
in ancient times. As with most of the other
buildings in this ancient town, including the
Monastery (Arabic: Ad Deir), this structure was
carved out of a sandstone rock face. The
structure is believed to have been the
mausoleum of the Nabataean King Aretas IV in
the 1st century AD. It is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in both Jordan and the region.
It became known as “Al-Khazneh”, or The
Treasury, in the early 19th century by the area’s
Bedouins as they had believed it contained
treasures. Al-Khazneh means “The Treasury” in
Arabic, a name derived from legends regarding
the decorative stone urn high on the second
level, which in reality is solid sandstone. One
legend is that the Egyptian Pharaoh and some
of his army escaped the closing of the Red Sea,
created the Khazneh by magic as a safe place
for his treasury, and continued in his pursuit of
Moses. This led to the name Khaznet el-Faron,
“Treasury of the Pharaoh”. Another legend
claims that bandits or pirates hid their loot in
the urn. Significant damage from bullets can be
seen on the urn, attributed by local lore to
Bedouins who are said to have shot at the urn
in the early 20th century, in hopes of breaking it
open and spilling out the “treasure”
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My Driver with Tourists in Jordan
Top sites in Jordan, in this video I received
a booking from 2 different couples, so I decided
to mix both groups and drive with them
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My Driver with Tourists in Jordan - Touring in wadi rum
video JordanTour, I enjoyed my time really with
this couple, they were very friendly and informative.
we visit The Following sites:
Wadi rum – Amman – dead sea- Petra
little Petra – Jeep Tour in wadi rum.
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My Driver with Tourists in Jordan - Touring in wadi rum
video JordanTour, Most of this video in wadi rum,
not to mention wadi rum one of the Top sites in Jordan.
wadi rum part of Amazing different sites as you can see in our video JordanTour.
as a result, the Wadi Rum desert is the largest wadi (valley) in Jordan. The valley is enclosed on all sides by red and yellow sandstone and granite mountains. Over time the wind carved out the weaker parts. Leaving the harder rock behind in all different shapes and sizes. moreover The most striking of these formations are the rock bridges. you can see Several of these bridges around the area.
The three most famous rock bridge in the Wadi Rum desert is :
Little bridge
Umm Fruth rock bridge
Burdah rock bridge
video JordanTour Little bridge
Because This lovely bridge in Khor al Ajram is named after its sizes. With its approximately 4 meter span, it is one of the smaller rock bridges. Standing on its base you can easily touch the bridge. Great place to take some pictures. above all Reaching the top of this rock bridge is a piece of cake. And the reward is amazing. Gorgeous views over the red sand valley. Among others, you can see well-known mountains like Jabal Rum, Jabal Um Ishrin, and Jabal Khazali.
video JordanTour Umm Fruth rock bridge
The Um Fruth rock bridge is one of the most photographed places in the Wadi Rum desert. additionally, The bridge is about 15 meters up from the desert floor. With directions and maybe some assistance from your tour guide the steep climb is easy. Still, for people with some degree of vertigo or minor limitations, the climb can be quite a challenge. The narrow bridge can be challenging too. But the beautiful views over the yellow mountains of Um Fruth make up this big time. And if you decide not to climb the bridge it is still well worth visiting it.
video JordanTour Burdah rock bridge
Jabal Burdah is located in the southeast of the protected area. On the north, the ridge stands the 35-meter high Burdah rock bridge. they consider the bridge one of the highest natural arches in the world. And one of the most spectacular sites in Wadi Rum. The National Arch and Bridge Society devoted a whole page to the Wadi Rum desert arches.
Jabal Burdah, in fact, its rock bridge is located southeast of the protected area. On the north, the ridge stands the 35-meter high rock bridge. It is definitely one of the most spectacular places in the wadi rum desert. If you have (a sense of) vertigo the best option is to marvel at this rock bridge from the valley floor. If you are reasonably fit this hike is for you. additionally, It is one of the most rewarding hikes in our desert. A spectacular Bedouin road takes you to the rock bridge in about 1,5 hours. On the way, you pass by a couple of great viewpoints. Jabal Burdah is home to several species of plants for medicinal purposes. From the rock bridge itself, you can enjoy fabulous views of the Wadi Rum desert.
Ghazali canyon
Jebel Khazali, a peak situated in the center of Wadi Rum Protected Area opens up in a narrow fissure of about 100 m lengths. Its inner walls are covered with Thamudic, Nabatean, and Islamic inscriptions, as well as petroglyphs depicting humans and animals. Remarkable are the soles of feet petroglyphs, which probably had religious significance. In 1932 the French epigraphist Savignac noted the engravings in the cleft and published some of them in 1934.
additionally, The petroglyphs and inscriptions of Khazali Siq form an impressive collection being one of the major tourist attractions in Wadi Rum. At the end of the canyon, there are several man-made rock-cut basins for water collection.
Seven Pillars of Wisdom
of course, The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Mountain is Take The name after a book by T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia). Bedouin in the area refers to this mountain as Jabbal Al Mazmar. The stunning, weatherworn mountain is located directly opposite Wadi Rum Visitor Centre. It is a piece of art that rises out from the red picturesque sand.
The peak makes visible the two geological formations that prevail in Wadi Rum: a granitic basement of the Precambrian age (4.6 billion years), with a thick Early Paleozoic quartz sandstone formation (500 million years) on top. finally, Seven Pillars of Wisdom mountain is a favorite hiking location and probably one of the most photographed mountains in the area.
video JordanTour Al Hasany Dunes :
The surrounding area of this dune is beautiful. If you want, you can climb this one to enjoy the view from the top.
video JordanTour Ain Abu Aineh :
Ain Abu Aineh is a spring three-kilometer south of Rum village. At the mountain base, you can see the big rock with ancient inscriptions. These inscriptions were made to let others know water can be found up here on this mountain slope. For visitors, the spring itself is not very interesting.
specifically, It is very small as most of the water is to raise with a pump down to fill the cisterns from which camels and goats can drink. not to mention Enjoying the spectacular view on Wadi Rum and its impressive Khazali Canyon is thé main reason for visitors to hike up the rocky slope. The view is well worth the scrambling up. And the fig tree’s shade on the edge of the spring is very pleasant in summer. The official map marks this well as Lawrence spring. And we also refer to it as Lawrence spring. But in fact, this is not Lawrence’s spring. It is just a nice spring with a stunning view.
video JordanTour Jebel Rum :
Jabal Ram is a mountain in Jordan. Most authorities give its elevation as 1,734 m (5,689 ft) above sea level. It was once thought to be the highest point in Jordan, but SRTM data shows that Jabal Umm al Dami is 1,854 m (6,083 ft) above sea level and therefore higher.
Traditional climbing routes over its eastern face make it one of the main attractions for climbers.
There are about ten scrambling routes across the mountain.
Tony Howard wrote a valuable book about Jordan, including Wadi Rum and Jabal Rum: Treks and Climbs in Wadi Rum, Jordan.
Finally, The most popular scrambling routes are the Thamudic and Sheikh Hamdan’s.
video JordanTour Jebel Umm Al Ishrin :
Looking east from the summit of Jebel Rum, towards Jebel Umm Ishrin. The stratigraphy of the Paleozoic beds, the Disi, and Umm Ishrin sandstones is visible here, sitting atop the Precambrian granites. Most of the stone inscriptions and petroglyphs across Wadi Rum have been carved into the more resistant Umm Ishrin sandstone, rather than the softer Disi sandstones.
video JordanTour Alameleh Inscriptions :
Thamudic and Nabataean inscriptions, depicting camel caravans, hunting warriors, and various animals, are common throughout the Wadi Rum area. not to mention The Alameleh inscriptions near the Seven Pillars of Wisdom and on the edge of the Diseh district, are some of the most comprehensive and best-preserved.
Barrah Canyon :
video JordanTour, Barrah canyon is a 5-kilometer long corridor of rock that splits the Barrah massif into two parts. of course, there are excellent opportunities for hiking, climbing, and camel trekking. Hiking the canyon takes about 1,5 to 2 hours. Get mesmerized by the impressive vast multi-colored cliffs and towers flank flat sandy sections, greener plant-rich areas, and dunes.
Lawrence’s Spring :
video JordanTour, Ain Ash – Shallaleh, also known as Lawrence’s spring is just a short walk up the hillside from the Nabatean temple is an absolutely beautiful and tranquil place. Cool water runs from the mountains into a pool shaded with Ferns and small trees. It is so lustful and so green, a real oasis.
The spring was named after T.E.Lawrence better known as ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ due to the dashing role in the Arab Revolt during World War I. During World War I.
This spring on the edge of the open sands is a regular stop for 4WD tours. the walk takes about 1½ hours to return. There are amazing views visitors can witness from this spot across the red rose dunes.
Kharazeh Canyon :
video JordanTour, not to mention Kharazeh Canyon, one of the mighty incisions in Jebel Umm Al Ishrin, is a popular hiking destination. Guides and agencies offer a day hike (around seven hours) from the Rest House in Rum village combining Rakhabat Canyon with Kharazeh Canyon. Ahead for heights and ability (or at least willingness!) to abseil for 40m is necessary to complete the route through Kharazeh Canyon.
Lawrence’s House :
video JordanTour, There is little left of this building, erected on the Nabataean ruins of a water cistern. Nonetheless, legend has it that Lawrence stayed here during the Arab Revolt and that makes it a must on the regular 4WD circuits of the area. Near the building is a Nabataean inscription that mentions the area’s ancient name of Iram. The remote location and uninterrupted view of the red dunes are the main attractions.
Visitor Centre Museum :
video JordanTour, While you are buying your ticket to enter Wadi Rum, spare half an hour to visit the informative museum (next to the restaurant), which helps to give a human context to the desert. The displays also explain environmental issues through information panels in English and natural history exhibits. Ask to see the 10-minute film on some of the highlights of Wadi Rum, shown in the purpose-built cinema.
Siq Umm Tawaqi :
Siq Um Tawaqi is a canyon that draws its way between the mountains, where you will witness the sun turns the color of the rocks into dark orange in the early morning and late evening. To pay ode to the Arab Revolt and Lawrence of Arabia, the locals have craved two
popular people know for their involvement in the Arab Revolt and the likeness of Lawrence into a stone base located in the center of the siq. The Siq also is a place to feel the cool of the area due to the mature trees sprouting apparently from the rock face.
Thamudic & Kufic Rock Art :
Adorning the west-facing vertical rock face of Jebel Umm Al Ishrin, this wonderful set of petroglyphs is worth the detour on a 4WD excursion. While the animal forms are easy to interpret, a guide is helpful to make sense of the ancient Kufic inscriptions.
Ever since prehistoric times, many humans of different cultures have inhabited the Wadi Rum desert. Their petroglyphs and inscriptions can be found all around in our desert. Petroglyphs are images created by removing part of a rock surface by incising, pecking, carving, and abrading with something like a stone chisel. Inscriptions are characters.
The petroglyphs and inscriptions illustrate the 12.000 years of human occupation in the Wadi Rum desert. They tell us stories about the history and evolution of human activity in the Arabian Peninsula. With 25,000 petroglyphs and 20,000 inscriptions, mostly Thamudic, the Wadi Rum desert is a truly unique place on earth. therefore This was one of the reasons for UNESCO to put our desert on the World Heritage List.
Makara’s Canyon :
his worthwhile canyon hike includes open vistas, canyon hiking, and grand dune views. It begins at the visitor center.
Hike southeast across the plain towards the Seven Pillars of Wisdom and then head up Makharas Canyon (take the left-hand wadi at the branch). The wadi narrows after about an hour from the visitor center and then emerges onto a patch of gorgeous red sand with grand views of Jebel Barrah and Umm Nfoos to the east. From here, cut north over the dunes and plod around the northern tip of Jebel Umm Al Ishrin to return to the Seven Pillars of Wisdom.
Nabataean Temple :
Close to present Wadi Rum village you can find the ruins of what ones were a beautiful, colorful Nabatean temple. comparatively, It is just 500 meters outside the village at the foot of the impressive cliffs of Jabal Rum. And you can be reached easily by following the road next to the Resthouse. The ruins are not in great condition compared to the ones in Petra. But still, they are well worth a visit. Enjoy the tranquillity and peace at this ancient place and be surprised by the magnificent views on Wadi Rum village and the valley.
The ruins were first discovered in the thirties of the last century. Unfortunately, in 1995 an earthquake caused severe damage to the temple and other structures (villas and other buildings). The temple was built during the reign of Nabatean King Aretas IV in the early years of the first century. It was built to worship Allat, the Arabian goddess who was the wife of sun god Dushara. Its floor plan is similar to other Nabatean temples. A central square courtyard surrounded by rooms on the sides. not to mention On the temple walls and columns you can find Nabatean and Thamudic inscriptions. The columns surrounding the cella were originally painted with colors like red, blue, and yellow.
On a nearby rock, more Nabataean inscriptions were discovered. These inscriptions date back to the second century AD.
Rakhabat Canyon :
Rakhabat canyon links Jabal Um Ishrin to Jabal Ansranieh. The entrance is a few kilometers east of Rum village. another hike and scramble through this canyon that offers an abundance of shade, which protects you from the desert heat. It’s an excellent place to learn about the ecosystem inside a desert canyon.
Anfaishiyya Inscriptions :
The petroglyphs are drawings of humans and animals. They show human figures holding bows and arrows. Other figures are the ones of animals like camel, ibex, and horse. And alongside these figures are symbols like lines and circles. They are thought to be instructions and messages left by the people for one another. They are believed to be about showing hidden springs. And about updating each other on things like who visited the area last. All together these engravings give an insight into the development of human thought. They show a pattern of pastoral, agricultural, and urban human activity. And they tell us more about the climatic change. From the mildly humid climate to the semi-arid climate we have today.
finally, The numerous inscriptions found in the Wadi Rum desert are made in four different North-Arabian scripts. Thamudic, Nabatean, Islamic Arabic. They show the very early development of alphabetical writing among the societies in the peninsula. According to UNESCO Wadi Rum desert is ‘a critical site for the study and understanding of the evolution of aesthetics, writing, and literacy’.
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Petra History, (The Ancient City): The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures and by far its best-known tourist attraction. Located approximately three hours south of Amman, Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels. Petra Facts: Petra is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site that enchants visitors from all corners of the globe. Much of Petra’s appeal comes from its spectacular setting deep inside a narrow desert gorge. The site is accessed by walking through a kilometre long chasm (or siq), the walls of which soar 200m upwards. Petra’s most famous monument, the Treasury, appears dramatically at the end of the Siq. Used in the final sequence of the film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” The towering façade of the Treasury is only one of the myriad archaeological wonders to be explored at Petra. Various walks and climbs reveal literally hundreds of buildings, tombs, baths, funerary halls, temples, arched gateways, collonaded streets, and haunting rock drawings – as well as a 3,000 seat open-air theatre, a gigantic 1st-century Monastery, and a modern archaeological museum, all of which can be explored at leisure. A modest shrine commemorating the death of Aaron, brother of Moses, was built in the 13th century by the Mamluk Sultan, high atop mount Aaron in the Sharah range. al-Siq: The Siq is the main entrance to the ancient Nabatean city of Petra in southern Jordan. Also known as Spirit, it is a dim, narrow gorge and winds its way approximately 1.2 kilometres and ends at Petra’s most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh. A wide valley outside leading to the Siq is known as the Bab as-Sīq. Petra Visitor Center: Entry into the site of Petra is only permitted to visitors holding valid tickets. These are available at the Visitor Center and can be purchased on arrival. Prices differ for foreigners and locals and a range of ticket types are available depending on the length of stay and number of visits to be made into Petra. Entrance Ticket Price One Day 50 (J.D) Two Days 55 (J.D) Three days 60 (J.D) Notes: Tickets are available by cash or Credit cards. Children under 12 years are free of charge. The resident’s fee is 1 JD as long as the resident is holding a valid residence card issued for 1 year at least. Jordan pass ticket doesn’t include the Night event “Petra by Night”. Al-Khazneh: Al-Khazneh (Arabic: الخزنة; “The Treasury”) is one of the most elaborate temples in Petra, a city of the Nabataean Kingdom inhabited by the Arabs in ancient times. As with most of the other buildings in this ancient town, including the Monastery (Arabic: Ad Deir), this structure was carved out of a sandstone rock face. The structure is believed to have been the mausoleum of the Nabataean King Aretas IV in the 1st century AD. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in both Jordan and the region. It became known as “Al-Khazneh”, or The Treasury, in the early 19th century by the area’s Bedouins as they had believed it contained treasures. Al-Khazneh means “The Treasury” in Arabic, a name derived from legends regarding the decorative stone urn high on the second level, which in reality is solid sandstone. One legend is that the Egyptian Pharaoh and some of his army escaped the closing of the Red Sea, created the Khazneh by magic as a safe place for his treasury and continued in his pursuit of Moses. This led to the name Khaznet el-Faroun, “Treasury of the Pharaoh”. Another legend claims that bandits or pirates hid their loot in the urn. Significant damage from bullets can be seen on the urn, attributed by local lore to Bedouins who are said to have shot at the urn in the early 20th century, in hopes of breaking it open and spilling out the “treasure”
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Petra History, (The Ancient City): The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures and by far its best-known tourist attraction. Located approximately three hours south of Amman, Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels. Petra Facts: Petra is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site that enchants visitors from all corners of the globe. Much of Petra’s appeal comes from its spectacular setting deep inside a narrow desert gorge. The site is accessed by walking through a kilometer long chasm (or siq), the walls of which soar 200m upwards. Petra’s most famous monument, the Treasury, appears dramatically at the end of the Siq. Used in the final sequence of the film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” The towering façade of the Treasury is only one of the myriad archaeological wonders to be explored at Petra. Various walks and climbs reveal literally hundreds of buildings, tombs, baths, funerary halls, temples, arched gateways, colonnaded streets, and haunting rock drawings – as well as a 3,000 seat open-air theatre, a gigantic 1st-century Monastery, and a modern archeological museum, all of which can be explored at leisure. A modest shrine commemorating the death of Aaron, brother of Moses, was built in the 13th century by the Mamluk Sultan, high atop mount Aaron in the Sharah range. al-Siq: The Siq is the main entrance to the ancient Nabatean city of Petra in southern Jordan. Also known as Siqit, it is a dim, narrow gorge and winds its way approximately 1.2 kilometres and ends at Petra’s most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh. A wide valley outside leading to the Siq is known as the Bab as-Sīq. Petra Visitor Center: Entry into the site of Petra is only permitted to visitors holding valid tickets. These are available at the Visitor Center and can be purchased on arrival. Prices differ for foreigners and locals and a range of ticket types are available depending on the length of stay and number of visits to be made into Petra. Entrance Ticket Price One Day 50 (J.D) Two Days 55 (J.D) Three days 60 (J.D) Notes: Tickets are available by cash or Credit cards . Children under 12 years are free of charge. The residents fee is 1 JD as long as the resident is holding a valid residence card issued for 1 year at least.Jordan pass ticket doesn’t include the Night event “Petra by Night”. Al-Khazneh: Al-Khazneh (Arabic: الخزنة; “The Treasury”) is one of the most elaborate temples in Petra, a city of the Nabataean Kingdom inhabited by the Arabs in ancient times. As with most of the other buildings in this ancient town, including the Monastery (Arabic: Ad Deir), this structure was carved out of a sandstone rock face. The structure is believed to have been the mausoleum of the Nabataean King Aretas IV in the 1st century AD. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in both Jordan and the region. It became known as “Al-Khazneh”, or The Treasury, in the early 19th century by the area’s Bedouins as they had believed it contained treasures. Al-Khazneh means “The Treasury” in Arabic, a name derived from legends regarding the decorative stone urn high on the second level, which in reality is solid sandstone . One legend is that the Egyptian Pharaoh and some of his army escaped the closing of the Red Sea, created the Khazneh by magic as a safe place for his treasury and continued in his pursuit of Moses.This led to the name Khaznet el-Faroun, “Treasury of the Pharaoh”. Another legend claims that bandits or pirates hid their loot in the urn. Significant damage from bullets can be seen on the urn, attributed by local lore to Bedouins who are said to have shot at the urn in the early 20th century, in hopes of breaking it open and spilling out the “treasure”
Top Sites to visit in Jordan
Amman : Capital of Jordan. Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a modern city with numerous ancient ruins. Atop Jabal al-Qala’a hill, the historic Citadel includes the pillars of the Roman Temple of Hercules and the 8th-century Umayyad Palace complex, known for its grand dome. Jerash: Jerash is a city in Jordan, north of the capital Amman. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, it’s known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa just outside the modern city. Ajloun Castle: Ajloun Castle, is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in northwestern Jordan. It is placed on a hilltop belonging to the Mount Ajloun district. Umm Qais: Umm Qais or Qays is a town in northern Jordan principally known for its proximity to the ruins of the ancient Gadara. Madaba: Madaba is an ancient town in Jordan, southwest of the capital Amman. It’s known for its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Mount Nebo: Mount Nebo is an elevated ridge of the Abarim in Jordan, approximately 710 metres above sea level. It is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land. Saint George church: The Madaba Map, also known as the Madaba Mosaic Map, is part of a floor mosaic in the early Byzantine church of Saint George in Madaba, Jordan. St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church: This operational early-20th-century Roman Catholic church has been transformed into an intriguing destination for visitors and pilgrims by the restoration of the ancient sites upon which it sits. Dead Sea: The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley, and its main tributary is the Jordan River. Its surface and shores are 430.5 metres below sea level, Earth’s lowest elevation on land. MUJIB BIOSPHERE RESERVE At 410 meters below sea level, the Mujib Biosphere Reserve is the lowest nature reserve on Earth. Its rugged and spectacular mountains border the Dead Sea coast and are dissected by several river-filled canyons that offer the best river and adventure hikes in Jordan. Ma’in Hot Springs The Ma’in Hot Springs also known as Hammamat Ma’in are a series of hot mineral springs and waterfalls located between Madaba and the Dead Sea in Madaba Governorate, Jordan. Machaerus: Machaerus is a fortified hilltop palace located in Jordan 25 km southeast of the mouth of the Jordan river on the eastern side of the Dead Sea. According to Flavius Josephus, it is the location of the imprisonment and execution of John the Baptist. Kerak Castle : Kerak Castle is a large Crusader castle located in al-Karak, Jordan. It is one of the largest crusader castles in the Levant. Construction of the castle began in the 1140s, under Pagan and Fulk, King of Jerusalem. Shobak Castle – Montreal: Montréal is a Crusader castle on the eastern side of the Arabah, perched on the side of a rocky, conical mountain, looking out over fruit trees below. The ruins, called Shoubak, are located in modern town of Shoubak Dana Biosphere Reserve: Dana Reserve is Jordan’s largest nature reserve, located in south-central Jordan. Dana Reserve was founded in 1989 in the area in & around the Dana village & Wadi Dana comprising 308 square K.M. Petra: About Petra History, (The Ancient City): The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures and by far its best-known tourist attraction. Located approximately three hours south of Amman, Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams & water channels. Little Petra: Little Petra, also known as Siq al-Barid is an archaeological site located north of Petra & the town of Wadi Musa wadi rum: Wadi Rum is a protected desert wilderness in southern Jordan. It features dramatic sandstone mountains like the many-domed Jebel Um Ishrin, & natural arches such as Burdah Rock Bridge. Many prehistoric inscriptions and carvings line rocky caverns and steep chasms, such as Khazali Canyon. Aqaba: Aqaba is a Jordanian port city on the Red Sea’s Gulf of Aqaba. Inhabited since 4000 B.C.