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.
Ma'an, Jordan
An ancient city carved into rock by the Nabataeans, comprising temples, tombs, and monuments from the 4th century BC.
Madaba, Jordan
A natural reserve carved by the Mujib River, forming gorges 1000 meters deep between red cliffs down to the Dead Sea.
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.
Aqaba, Jordan
Red desert with 500-meter high cliffs, canyons, natural arches, and geological formations sculpted by wind.
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Body of water located 430 meters below sea level, with a salt concentration of 34%. Bathers naturally float on its surface.
Tafilah, Jordan
Protected area of 320 square kilometers encompassing mountains, valleys, and deserts. It hosts over 800 plant species and 449 animals.
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, 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.
Madaba, Jordan
The town houses a 6th-century Byzantine mosaic representing the Middle East in the Church of St. George.
Irbid, Jordan
Archaeological site with Roman and Ottoman ruins on a hill offering views of Jordan, Syria, and Israel.
Madaba, Jordan
Natural thermal springs with waterfalls and hot water pools reaching 60 degrees.
Zarqa, Jordan
A set of Umayyad castles from the 7th and 8th centuries including Qasr Amra, Qasr Kharana, and Qasr al-Azraq.
Amman, Jordan
Roman monument built around 162 AD on the citadel, featuring six columns of 13 meters and fragments of a monumental statue.
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Historical road of 335 km connecting ancient sites between Amman and Aqaba across the Jordanian mountains.
Jordan Valley, Jordan
Archaeological site featuring several Byzantine churches, a Roman theater, and remains ranging from the Neolithic to the Ottoman period.
Jerash, Jordan
A Roman monument dated 90–92 AD, this theater had 32 rows of seats and could accommodate 3000 spectators.
Amman, Jordan
An archaeological site on a hill in Amman with Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad remains.
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.
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.
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, Jordan
Collection of pottery, coins, and everyday objects discovered in the Aqaba region, presenting local history from the Bronze Age to the Islamic era.
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.
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, Jordan
16th-century fort built by the Mamluks, used as a military base during the Arab Revolt.
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.
Aqaba, Jordan
First Islamic settlement built in the 7th century, comprising remains of mosques and buildings.
Ma'an, Jordan
Nabataean site with tombs, cisterns, and banquet halls carved into rock walls three kilometers north of Petra.
Aqaba, Jordan
Religious monument constructed from 1975 to 1977 on the waterfront, recognizable by its 40-meter white minaret.