Jordan is full of treasures and magical
legends that will totally blow your mind. The history of Jordan includes the
famous biblical sites, the brook where Jesus was baptized, and the fortress
where Herod beheaded John the Baptist and the mountain top where Moses first
cast his eyes to the Promised Land. It also incorporates ancient Arabic tales,
as well as Roman and Crusader sights.
Petra
The beauty of Petra is stunning, from her
long history to the fact that this ancient city was curved out of hard rock. It
is in this place that Moses is said to have struck a rock and water gushed out.
This miraculous site is known as Wadi Musa or the Valley of Moses. Over time,
Wadi Musa has attracted the attention of many tourists each with a curiosity to
discover or learn something from this small town.
You can describe Petra as a city in the
wilderness, as it is surrounded by a massive rocky desert and many structures
are curved out of the rock. These cave like structures were used by the
Nabateans who were nomads and sheltered here from winds during their numerous
travels.
The Dead Sea
The lifeless Dead Sea, the world’s lowest
point, is another of Jordan’s most lively attraction. You need not be a swimmer
to swim in the Dead Sea, the salinity of the sea is so high that no matter how
much you weigh, you will remain solemnly on the surface. People flock here to
rejuvenate their skin in the water’s famed mineral richness.
Choose a luxurious resort near the beach
and take a dip, remember the temperatures are high and you need to carry fresh
water to rehydrate your system. You can later head to the fresh water Herodus
Spring to wash up the salty layer on your skin, it is absolutely free.
Bethany is a fascinating archeological site
to visit while still in the Dead Sea area. Tour the River Jordan, famed for its
life giving waters and also the site where Jesus was baptized.
Discover still in this area the amazing
beauty of the collection of pavilions, lodges, caravanserais, forts and ruins
now known as the desert castles. Some like the Al Azraq and Al Hallabat were
richly decorated with marbles, frescoes and paintings and provided a
comfortable haven for the Arabs in the harsh desert. The evenings in these
palaces were filled with wild entertainment, festivities and wine drinking.
Amman
This is a modern Arab city and probably the
greatest cultural centre in the Middle East. It is stripped between the poor
down town in Eastern Amman to the exotic lifestyle of the Western Amman. With
the arrival of a large number of Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, the local
conservative culture has radically changed to embrace other cultures.
See the Citadel, the majestic fortress that
dominates the highest hill in Amman, Jebel Al-Qalaa. Discover the spectacular
sites of the Umayyad Palace, its long winding history, its strong walls and
other buildings that make the Citadel. Visit the National Archeological Museum
that houses a wide array of artifacts, from Dead Sea scrolls to a 6000years
skull. Jordan indeed has a lot for you
to discover.
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