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Rose City of Petra, Jordan

Rose City Of Petra – A Striking Prehistoric Rock Carved City

Petra, also often called the Rose City, is a prehistoric rock carved Nabataean city located in Jordan. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
Ancient City Of Jerash

Ancient City Of Jerash – One Of Jordan’s Most Intriguing Sites

The ancient city of Jerash in Jordan is calling if you enjoy tales of ancient civilizations wiped off the face of the earth, only to be discovered again thousands of years later.
The Dead Sea, Jordan

Dead Sea In Jordan – Visiting The World’s Most Infamous Lake

The Dead Sea is without doubt one of the world’s most infamous lakes, and one which has been calling humans to its shores for thousands of years already.
Wadi Rum in Jordan

Wadi Rum – Visiting Jordan’s Unspoiled Valley Of The Moon

Wadi Rum is located in southern Jordan, nearly 60 km from Aqaba. The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and it’s now a popular tourist attraction.
Ancient crusader castle Al Karak, Jordan

Karak Castle – One Of The Largest Crusader Castles Ever Built

Karak Castle was one of the biggest crusader castles ever built in the Levent, and it played a significant role in the way the region was controlled and defended.
The Roman Theatre In Amman, Jordan

Roman Theatre In Amman – A Legacy Of The Roman Empire

The Roman Theatre in Amman is just one of many remnants left behind by what was once an infallible Empire that changed the course of history in no uncertain terms.
Qasr al Abd, Amman, Jordan

Qasr Al-Abd – One of Jordan’s Most Mysterious Monuments

Explore Jordan’s only ancient Hellenistic monument, Qasr Al-Abd, the mysterious Palace of the Slave located just 16km from Amman, Jordan’s capital city.
View of the Promised Land from Mount Nebo in Jordan

Mount Nebo In Jordan – One Of The Most Famous Pilgrimage Sites

Mount Nebo is considered to be one of the most significant Christian pilgrimage sites in Jordan, but it is also of great importance to people of other faiths too.
Caved buildings of Little Petra in Siq al-Barid, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Little Petra – The Second Lost City of the Nabateans

Add even greater value to your tour of the Rose City of Petra and visit its suburb, Little Petra, where even more 1st century Nabatean dwellings await.
Montreal Crusader Castle - Built in 1115 by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in Shoubak, Jordan

Montreal Crusader Castle in Jordan – The Fortress That Took 2 Years to Conquer

Explore the mighty Montreal Crusader Castle in Jordan, built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem; and conquered 74 years later by Sultan Saladin after a 2-year siege.
Temple of Hercules and the hand at the Amman Citadel, Jordan

The Amman Citadel – One of Jordan’s Most Promising Archeological Discoveries

Become a part of history with a visit to the Amman Citadel in Jordan, conquered and inhabited by mighty civilizations ever since the Middle Bronze Age.
Decorated facade of the Palace of Mshatta (Jordan) at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin

Qasr Al-Mshatta – The Winter Retreat of a Short Reigning Caliph

Head off the main tourist trail in Amman; visit the amazing ruins of Qasr Al-Mshatta , a winter Umayyad palace built in the 8th century, and then abandoned.
The signboard at the entrance to the Cave of the Seven Sleepers in Amman, Jordan

The Cave of the Seven Sleepers – An Often Overlooked Gem

Step into the Cave of the Seven Sleepers in Jordan and decide for yourself if this is where the sleepers slept for 300 years when trying to flee persecution.
Footbridge in Azraq Wetland Reserve, Jordan

Azraq Wetland Reserve – A Story of Demise and Rebirth

Escape the chaos of city life, and enjoy a magical day out in Jordan’s Azraq Wetland Reserve where you can witness the rebirth of a great desert oasis.
Dana Biospere Reserve

Dana Biosphere Reserve – Jordan’s Largest Nature Reserve

Explore an unspoiled natural habitat at the Dana Biosphere Reserve, the biggest nature reserve in Jordan, and one which has something for everyone.
Ma’in Hot Springs aka Hammamat Ma'in

Ma’in Hot Springs – One of Jordan’s Best Kept Secrets

Immerse yourself in the mineral-rich waters of Jordan’s spectacular Ma’in Hot Springs located in one of the world’s most lush and most beautiful oases.
Ajloun Castle in Jordan

Ajloun Castle – A Famous Landmark Reminiscent Of A Complex Past

Ajloun Castle which was constructed around AD 1184 is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Jordan, largely due to the role it played in the country’s complex past.
St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan is located in Madaba, the City of Mosaics

Madaba City Of Mosaics And St. George Greek Orthodox Church

The St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan is located in Madaba, the City of Mosaics, and it’s provided historians with an unprecedented amount of insight.
Abu Darwish Mosque with its alternating black and white stones inherit the traditional Levantine architecture

Abu Darwish Mosque – A Gem on One of Amman’s 7 Mounts

Visit the beautiful Abu Darwish Mosque in Amman, an often overlooked gem with a distinct Levantine influence located on one of Amman’s seven mounts.
View of Amman in Jordan

Amman, Jordan – An Ancient City Inhabited Ever Since 7250 BC

Amman, Jordan is best known as the capital of Jordan but it’s also the world’s oldest and most consistently inhabited city, have originally been founded in 7250 BC.
The Great Rift Valley - Jordan Valley

Jordan Valley – An Exquisite Portrait Of Jordan’s Ancient Past

The Jordan Valley is said to be one of the most fascinating regions of the world. It is, to a great extent, like a giant portrait of Jordan’s long and colorful past.
Umm ar-Rasas

Umm Ar-Rasas – The Biblical Settlement of Mephaat

Discover the timeless history of Umm Ar-Rasas, one of the most significant archeological discoveries in Jordan, just a short trip from the city of Madaba.
Qasr al-Azraq is one of serveral Desert castles in eastern Jordan

Qasr Azraq – The Blue Fortress that Outlived other Desert Castles

Visit the Qasr Azraq fortress, one of Jordan’s many Desert Castles; held by multiple civilizations before serving as the headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia.
Qasr Amra is one of the most important examples of early Islamic architecture

Qasr Amra – Possibly the Most Fascinating of Jordan’s Desert Castles

Return to the 8th century, time of the Umayyad Dynasty; visit Qasr Amra, one of Jordan’s prized Desert Castles just a short drive from the capital, Amman.
Wadi Mujib Nature Reserve was established in 1987 and is located at the eastern shore of the Dead Sea

Mujib Nature Reserve – Possibly Jordan’s Most Beautiful Natural Attraction

Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with a visit to the Mujib Nature Reserve, a true gift from Mother Nature, and one of the most beautiful in all of Jordan.
Qasr Al-Kharana in Jordan

Qasr Al-Kharana – Jordan’s Best-Preserved Desert Castle

Head into the desert along Highway 40 from Amman to Azraq, and explore the incredible Qasr Al-kharana, Jordan’s best-preserved Desert Castle.
Jordan Tourist Attractions

Jordan Tourist Attractions

Explore the top tourist attractions in Jordan. Browse our beautiful photo guides and experience the most important places and sites to see in Jordan.
Wadi Umm Ishrin, Jordan

Wadi Umm Ishrin – Ancient Inscriptions And Vast Sand Dunes

Any visit to Jordan’s desert village of Wadi Rum should include a trip to the nearby Sand Dunes of Wadi Umm Ishrin; even if only to see the Nabatean inscriptions.
Lawrence's Spring, Wadi Rum in Jordan

Lawrence’s Spring And The Amazing Unspoiled Beauty Of Wadi Rum

No tour of Jordan would be complete without a visit to Wadi Rum and Lawrence’s Spring in which Lawrence of Arabia once bathed. Petra too, is just a short way away.
King Abdullah Mosque in Amman

The King Abdullah Mosque in Amman – A Spectacular Jordanian Gem

No visit to Jordan is complete without a stop at the King Abdullah Mosque in Amman. By all accounts, the mosque is a prime example of Islamic architecture.
Folklore Museum in Jordan

Folklore Museum Amman And The Museum Of Popular Traditions

The Folklore Museum in Amman is located in the Roman Theater, along with the Museum of Popular Traditions, making it possible to explore 3 attractions in one.
As-Salt in Jordan

As-Salt, Jordan – An Ancient City Founded By Alexander The Great

As-Salt is a Jordanian city which was originally established by the Macedonians, and despite having been all but destroyed, it played a vital role in terms of trade.
Amman Archaeological Museum

Amman Archaeological Museum – A True Ancient Treasure Trove

Amman Archaeological Museum is situated in the Amman Citadel in Jordan’s capital, and is home to some of the most prized historical artifacts ever discovered.
JUST University's Library - Largest library in the Middle East. Irbid, Jordan

Irbid Jordan – An Historical City Born During The Bronze Age

Irbid in Jordan is an ancient Jordanian city which has been inhabited by humans every since the Bronze Age, and today it is one of Jordan’s most densely populated cities.