28-04-2011 Although the influence of Greek culture had been felt in Jordan previously, Alexander the Great’s conquest of the Middle East and Central Asia firmly consolidated the influence of Hellenistic culture. The Greeks founded new cities in Jordan such as Umm Qais and renamed others, such as Amman from Rabbath-Ammon, …
This citadel houses the ancient structures and architectural ruins that have been well preserved to make people aware of the history and culture of Amman. Another striking sight here is the Umayyad palace that was constructed in the 8th century, and now it is in a completely ruined state. It …
Madaba Archaeological Museum This museum attracts a large number of tourists towards it due to its architectural splendor and the impressive display of the ancient ruins. Madaba Archaeological Museum gives a glimpse of the history of Madaba through the impressive collection of stone artifacts, pottery, lamps, mosaics, and precious stones. …
This is an extremely popular tourist spot that offers a panoramic view of the city of Madaba as well as river Jordan. In the bible, it has been described to be a place where Moses was blessed to have an enthralling view of the promised land. This is an extremely …
This is the main highlight of Amman that was constructed in the 2nd century by cutting the northern edge of a hill. For the same, it is considered to be one of the best places to visit in Jordan. It is an extremely humongous amphitheater with a seating capacity of …
This is a breathtaking desert landscape known for its sand-stone mountains and rich rock formation. It was featured as the backdrop in David Lean’s movie Lawrence of Arabia. This unspoiled wonder is also known as “The Valley of the Moon” because of its otherworldly views.
This is one of the best places to visit in Jordan, where both international, as well as the local tourists, come here to seek its mineral-rich mud that is known for its therapeutic properties. You’ll be amazed to know that this mud is also used while making cosmetics, and it is …
Gulf of Alba is the only seaport of Jordan that is booming as a major center of export for shells and phosphates. It also houses the Aqaba Flagpole, which is the third-largest in the entire world. This is the ultimate chill-out destination for tourists with picturesque mountains and azure blue …
Located amid rugged desert canyons and mountains in what is now the southwestern corner of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Petra was once a thriving trading center and the capital of the Nabataean empire between 400 B.C. and A.D. 106. Established possibly as early as 312 BC as the capital …