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The Most Beautiful Historical and Natural Sites of Jordan

Jordan's historical sites and natural reserves include ancient temples, medieval castles, deserts, mountains, and biblical locations. The diverse landscapes stretch from the depths of the Dead Sea to the peaks of Dana's mountains, passing through the red sandstone cliffs of Petra and the coral waters of Aqaba. This territory preserves the traces of Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, and Ottoman civilizations.

Petra
Petra

Ma'an, Jordan

An ancient city carved into rock by the Nabataeans, comprising temples, tombs, and monuments from the 4th century BC.

Wadi Mujib
Wadi Mujib

Madaba, Jordan

A natural reserve carved by the Mujib River, forming gorges 1000 meters deep between red cliffs down to the Dead Sea.

Mount Nebo
Mount Nebo

Madaba, Jordan

Biblical archaeological site located at 710 meters above sea level where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land according to Christian tradition.

Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum

Aqaba, Jordan

Red desert with 500-meter high cliffs, canyons, natural arches, and geological formations sculpted by wind.

Dead Sea
Dead Sea

Jordan

Body of water located 430 meters below sea level, with a salt concentration of 34%. Bathers naturally float on its surface.

Dana Reserve
Dana Reserve

Tafilah, Jordan

Protected area of 320 square kilometers encompassing mountains, valleys, and deserts. It hosts over 800 plant species and 449 animals.

Amman
Amman

Amman, Jordan

The city has a 6000-seat Roman theater from the 2nd century and a citadel on a hill with structures dating from the Neolithic.

Jerash
Jerash

Jerash, Jordan

This ancient city contains Roman monuments from the 1st century: Hadrian's Arch, two theaters, the Temple of Artemis, and an oval plaza surrounded by columns.

Aqaba
Aqaba

Aqaba, Jordan

Port on the Red Sea with diving sites, coral gardens, and shipwrecks.

Madaba
Madaba

Madaba, Jordan

The town houses a 6th-century Byzantine mosaic representing the Middle East in the Church of St. George.

Umm Qais
Umm Qais

Irbid, Jordan

Archaeological site with Roman and Ottoman ruins on a hill offering views of Jordan, Syria, and Israel.

Kerak Castle
Kerak Castle

Kerak, Jordan

A 12th-century Crusader fortress with tunnels and fortifications.

Ma'in Hot Springs
Ma'in Hot Springs

Madaba, Jordan

Natural thermal springs with waterfalls and hot water pools reaching 60 degrees.

Desert Castles
Desert Castles

Zarqa, Jordan

A set of Umayyad castles from the 7th and 8th centuries including Qasr Amra, Qasr Kharana, and Qasr al-Azraq.

Temple of Hercules
Temple of Hercules

Amman, Jordan

Roman monument built around 162 AD on the citadel, featuring six columns of 13 meters and fragments of a monumental statue.

King's Highway
King's Highway

Jordan

Historical road of 335 km connecting ancient sites between Amman and Aqaba across the Jordanian mountains.

Pella
Pella

Jordan Valley, Jordan

Archaeological site featuring several Byzantine churches, a Roman theater, and remains ranging from the Neolithic to the Ottoman period.

South Theater of Jerash
South Theater of Jerash

Jerash, Jordan

A Roman monument dated 90–92 AD, this theater had 32 rows of seats and could accommodate 3000 spectators.

The Citadel
The Citadel

Amman, Jordan

An archaeological site on a hill in Amman with Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad remains.

Baptism Site
Baptism Site

Jordan Valley, Jordan

Sacred place on the bank of the River Jordan with Byzantine ruins and modern churches marking the spot where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.

Temple of Artemis
Temple of Artemis

Jerash, Jordan

Temple constructed during the Roman era, occupying a dominant position at the top of the ancient city of Jerash, with Corinthian columns and a podium.

High Place of Sacrifice
High Place of Sacrifice

Ma'an, Jordan

Nabataean ceremonial center located at the summit of a mountain in Petra, comprising two stone altars and a courtyard with a basin for rituals.

Aqaba Archaeological Museum
Aqaba Archaeological Museum

Aqaba, Jordan

Collection of pottery, coins, and everyday objects discovered in the Aqaba region, presenting local history from the Bronze Age to the Islamic era.

Al Dayr Monastery
Al Dayr Monastery

Ma'an, Jordan

Monumental Nabataean structure carved into the cliff, measuring 50 meters wide and 45 meters high, accessible via a staircase of 600 steps.

The Treasury
The Treasury

Ma'an, Jordan

Monumental structure 40 meters high, carved in the first century into the red rock face at the end of the Siq canyon.

Aqaba Castle
Aqaba Castle

Aqaba, Jordan

16th-century fort built by the Mamluks, used as a military base during the Arab Revolt.

Aqaba Souk
Aqaba Souk

Aqaba, Jordan

Aqaba's central market features vendors of fabrics, jewelry, souvenirs, and food products, including dried fruits, fish, and spices from the Middle East.

Ayla Ruins
Ayla Ruins

Aqaba, Jordan

First Islamic settlement built in the 7th century, comprising remains of mosques and buildings.

Little Petra
Little Petra

Ma'an, Jordan

Nabataean site with tombs, cisterns, and banquet halls carved into rock walls three kilometers north of Petra.

Sharif Hussein Bin Ali Mosque
Sharif Hussein Bin Ali Mosque

Aqaba, Jordan

Religious monument constructed from 1975 to 1977 on the waterfront, recognizable by its 40-meter white minaret.

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