An Introduction to Discovering Jordan
Jordan is a the country in the Middle East which is stable and safe even though it is situated between Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Palestine and Israel.
Women can also feel safe traveling here, but they should ensure that they dress properly.
And, if you can make some friends among the local people, you can be sure to get invited to their homes for a meal or to stay.
The Kingdom of Jordan has many historical sites to be seen.
You can visit the ancient city of Petra, or see Roman ruins.
These are the best preserved ruins outside Italy.
In addition, there are numerous sites from the biblical times and citadels that you will not want to miss.
The city of Petra is the located between the mountains in a valley.
It is situated in Wadi Mousa, which is a town in the south Jordan.
Petra is famous for its many tombs, temples and mausoleums.
All have them have been constructed in cliffs.
The stone of the cliffs are sandstone, and the color ranges from pink to red to orange.
The city was built over two years ago by a tribe known as Nabatean.
A visit to this ancient city is a must if you go to Jordan for a holiday.
If you want to know how Bedouins live in the desert, then you have to visit Wadi Rum.
You will be amazed by the landscape.
The desert stretches for around seven hundred and twenty kilometers, and the nomadic Bedouins still live like they used to centuries ago.
The desert is covered with massive mountains of granite and sandstone.
Some of the mountains are around one thousand seven hundred meters high.
If you are into hiking, camping and trekking, this is the perfect place for you.
Jerash is situated in the mountains of Gilead.
This is a ruin of a Roman city and the amphitheaters and arches are still standing welcoming visitors even today.
The sight is definitely awe-inspiring and beautiful.
The last place in your itinerary should Mount Nebo.
This is a holy site for Christians all over the world as it is claimed that Moses died here and was later interred here.
Mount Nebo is located above Jordan Valley at an elevation of one thousand meters.
You will also be able to see ruins of an ancient church that boasts of Byzantine mosaics.
It is believed that the church was built in the honor of Moses.
Women can also feel safe traveling here, but they should ensure that they dress properly.
And, if you can make some friends among the local people, you can be sure to get invited to their homes for a meal or to stay.
The Kingdom of Jordan has many historical sites to be seen.
You can visit the ancient city of Petra, or see Roman ruins.
These are the best preserved ruins outside Italy.
In addition, there are numerous sites from the biblical times and citadels that you will not want to miss.
The city of Petra is the located between the mountains in a valley.
It is situated in Wadi Mousa, which is a town in the south Jordan.
Petra is famous for its many tombs, temples and mausoleums.
All have them have been constructed in cliffs.
The stone of the cliffs are sandstone, and the color ranges from pink to red to orange.
The city was built over two years ago by a tribe known as Nabatean.
A visit to this ancient city is a must if you go to Jordan for a holiday.
If you want to know how Bedouins live in the desert, then you have to visit Wadi Rum.
You will be amazed by the landscape.
The desert stretches for around seven hundred and twenty kilometers, and the nomadic Bedouins still live like they used to centuries ago.
The desert is covered with massive mountains of granite and sandstone.
Some of the mountains are around one thousand seven hundred meters high.
If you are into hiking, camping and trekking, this is the perfect place for you.
Jerash is situated in the mountains of Gilead.
This is a ruin of a Roman city and the amphitheaters and arches are still standing welcoming visitors even today.
The sight is definitely awe-inspiring and beautiful.
The last place in your itinerary should Mount Nebo.
This is a holy site for Christians all over the world as it is claimed that Moses died here and was later interred here.
Mount Nebo is located above Jordan Valley at an elevation of one thousand meters.
You will also be able to see ruins of an ancient church that boasts of Byzantine mosaics.
It is believed that the church was built in the honor of Moses.
