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Amman |
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Amman is the capital of
Jordan, known in history as Rabbath-Ammon, and also as
Philadelphia in Greek times. High above the city you can
find the citadel, the Ommayad Palace, the Archeological
museum, the Byzantine church, and the theatre. Go down town
to visit the Souks (market places) and enjoy the handicrafts
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Petra |
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Petra is the legacy of the Nabataean Kingdom. Petra became
widely admired due to its refined culture, marvelous
architecture.
When visiting,
you walk through the Siq, a chasm between two mountains. You
visit the Treasury (Khazneh). A tour of the site will reveal
hundreds of tombs, churches, baths, halls, and monasteries,
all carved into the red rock, thus giving Petra the name of
The Red Rose City.
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Jerash |
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Now
known as one of the worlds’ best preserved Roman cities,
Jerash is located north of Amman the capital. Walk through
the enormous gates into the city, through the street of
columns, the Roman Cardo, the Oval Plaza, amphitheaters, all
made of marble and granite.
Jerash now holds
the Jerash Festival in July, and features folklore dances of
local and international groups, ballets, plays, concerts,
operas, and sales of traditional handicrafts
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Wadi Rum |
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There are many ways to experience Jordan’s unspoiled desert
wilderness. A journey through Wadi Rum will give serious
challenge to climbers, with cliffs reaching as high as 1750
meters, while hikers can casually enjoy the course through
the colorful hills and canyons.
Visitors can also
camp inside Wadi Rum in Bedouin tents, and experience the
life in the desert and canyon. In spring there are more than
2000 species of wild flowers that explode with color on
hillsides after the first rains.
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Aqaba |
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Aqaba is the only sea-side
port and opening of Jordan to the Red Sea. This gives a
refreshhing change from the red rose sand and rock of the
desert just north of Aqaba. The Indigo-colored deep waters
of Aqaba hosts a vast range of wild and colorful marine
life. It is also known to host some of the most diverse
coral reefs, intact from any interference. A swim in the
private beaches of the first rated hotels will reveal its
beauty. Diving excursions, snorkling, and water sports
facilities are also available for the guests. |
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Um Qais |
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Um Qais – also know as Gadara
– site of the Gadarene swine was renowned in its time as a
cultural center. It was home to several poets and
philosophers such as Theodorus, who described it as the new
Athens. Perched on a splendid hilltop overlooking the Jordan
valley and the Sea of Galilee, Um Qais boasts an impressive
colonnaded terrace of ruins of two theaters, from which you
can enjoy the view of three countries from one hill. |
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Madaba &
Mount Nebo |
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Madaba is Known as the city of Mosaics. Its main attraction
is the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George. The church in
host to Byzantine sixth-century mosaic map showing Jerusalem
and other places in the area. With over two million pieces
of colored stones and a full 5X25 meters in its original
state, the map depicts hills and valleys, villages, as far
as the Nile Delta.
Ten minutes to
the west is the most reserved in Jordan: Mount Nebo, the
memorial of Moses, the presumed site of the prophet’s death
and burial place. The church on the mount was built by early
Byzantine Christians and was later expanded into a vast
complex
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Desert
Castles |
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Further north towards Amman, the desert is dotted with
ancient castles, forts, hunting lodges and resting houses
that belonged to the rulers and leaders at the time. A tour
of the Desert Castles will take you to Qasr Al-Hallabat,
Qasr Amra, and Qasr Al-Kharaneh, three of the most
beautiful.
You can also
visit the Black basalt fort at Azrak, which is in continuous
use since roman times, also known to be the headquarters of
Lawrence of Arabia during the Arab Revolt
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Dead Sea |
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In the middle of the Jordan
valley lies the Dead Sea at 400 meters below sea level; the
lowest point on earth. With much of the landscape virtually
unchanged, it has become a desired holiday vacation, where
you can spend the day sunbathing, swimming, or dining. Also
available is the Dead Sea Spa for medication and therapeutic
treatments, highly recommended worldwide. |
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Kerak |
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For those fascinated by the
Crusader legends, Jordan is a haven for many forts and
outpost that belonged to those times. One of these
destinations is Kerak. The fort is a dark maze of stone
vaulted halls and passageways, and it is considered to be
the best preserved in the region. |
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There are many other places
that could be visited, and will provide you with the
pleasure of seeing the unique and extraordinary. Some of
these are the Dana Reserve overlooking Wadi Rum, The Ma’in
Thermal Springs with another recommended Spa facility, Lot’s
Sanctuary at the side of the Dead Sea, Pella, and the
Shaumari Wildlife Reserve. |
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