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Ruins in Petra

Petra

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Since the summer of 2007, Petra has been considered as one of the seven wonders of the world, for many reasons. The Nabateans dug

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Historical Monuments in Petra

The Treasury

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This is an important archaeological site in Jordan, and the capital of the ancient Nabatean kingdom. The name Petra means rock in

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Churches in Madaba

St. George's Greek Orthodox Church

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The biggest (and almost only) attraction in the city of Madaba is the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. The merit of the church

Castles in Amman

Qusayr Amra

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King Rodrigo was the last Visigothic king of Spain, the King of Persia, King of Abyssinia, the King of India, the emperor of China

Historical Monuments in Jerash

Temple of Artemis

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Jerash, or Jarash, is the home to some of the best preserved Roman ruins in the world. They have been declared a World Heritage Si

Castles in Ajloun

Ajlun Castle

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If you go to Jerash to see the Roman ruins, you cannot miss the castle of Ajlun. It is very close to Jerash and the truth is that

Historical Monuments in Amman

Amman Roman Theater

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Jordan did not stop surprising us from the first minute we got there. First, we visited Amman, its citadel and, of course, its Rom

Ruins in Petra

Petra Bedouin Homes

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You can walk around Petra for hours and hours. After the Treasury and before arriving at the fork in the road that takes you to th

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Historical Monuments in Jerash

Oval Square

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Remarkable for its unusually wide size, the Plaza Oval is an elliptical plaza still in perfect condition. Its dimensions are spec

Castles in al-Karak

Kerak Castle

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A little time on the road of Petra and you will find the city of Karak. Sightseeing should be basic and exclusively to its castle.

Ruins in Burma

South Theatre

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The ancient Roman city of Jerash had two theaters, the North and the South Theaters. The North Theater dates from AD 165, but in 2

Historical Monuments in Amman

Amman Citadel

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During my first visit in Jordan, I went to the citadel. From the top of the hill where it's located, you can see the huge Jordania

Castles in Amman

Desert Castles in Jordan

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It is one of the classic trips from Aman, any taxi driver or accommodation. It is a full day and in 2006 I went for 50DJ (dependin

Ruins in Petra

Royal Tombs

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Once you get into Petra, you have many options. Many people have the mistaken perception that Petra is just the front of the ancie

Historical Monuments in Madaba

The Madaba Mosaic

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Historical Monuments in Petra

Transportation in Petra

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To get to Petra you are not short of offers to take you, either by donkey, horse, camel, and even some rickety vehicle pulled by a

Castles in Amman

Qasr Kharana

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East of Amman, there is an extensive desert plain where dozens of castles from the 7th to the 11th centuries are built. They all h

Ruins in Madaba

Umm Ar-Rasas

A 32 km east of Madaba in Jordan, is Umm ar-Rasas, an ancient enclave that is mentioned in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible

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Activities in Jordan

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Petra Full-Day Private Tour from Amman

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starting from

$83.29

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Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea 2-Day Tour

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starting from

$209.46

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From Amman: Umayyad Desert Castles Tour with Transfer

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starting from

$67.30

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From Aqaba: Jeep Tour to Wadi Rum Desert

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starting from

$91.69

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From Amman: Private Day Trip to Petra with Pickup

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$105.15

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