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Petra
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  • By icu on September 2, 2004
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    Petra, the rose-red city half as old as time itself, is a must on any visitor's agenda.After travelling for 1km down the narrow Siq, that first sight of the magnificent Treasury-Al Khazneh-is one you'll never forget.Petra is so vast and contains so many monuments, tombs, houses, staircases, burial chambers, reservoirs, baths, markets, arched gates, public buildings and paved streets, that you'll want to spend a few days exploring its majesty.Follow our sightseeing link below to learn more about this ancient, wonderous city.

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    Visit To Prophet Shu'ayb Shrine
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    Salt Is One Of The Place In Jordan That Is Most Visited By The Muslims. In Salt Lies The Shrine Of Prophet Shu'ayb (Father-In-Law Of Prophet Moses) During His Lifetime Prophet Shu’ayb Always Preached To His People About Monotheism And To Abandon Their Corrupt Practices .

  • Address: Half-Hour Drive Northwest From Amman.
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    Wadi Rum
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  • By icu on September 2, 2004
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    Follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia and explore the majestic splendour of Wadi Rum Reserve-the world's most beautiful desert.Feel history come alive in the romance of the Arabian desert.Like a monnscape of valleys and ancient towering sandstone structures, Wadi Rum rises out of pink coloured sands.

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    Azraq : the marshy wetlands reserve
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  • A board walk across the marsh - Jordan
    A board walk across the marsh
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    The word Azraq means "blue" in Arabic and before water pumping began in the 1980s the oasis provided "a sparkling blue jewel" in the desert. Underground water flowing down from Jebel Druze in Syria surfaced here and the slightly older guide books speak of it as a marsh that sheltered up to half a million migrating birds at any one time. In recent years the towns of Irbid and later Amman drew heavily on the water here and by 1994 the marsh was all but destroyed. However an alternative source of water has been found in the aquifer of Dissieh and water is gradually being pumped back into the marsh.

    A six million dollar restoration scheme was funded and implemented and over 160 species of birds have already returned to the wetland. Last year it was estimated that 347,000 birds were to be found in the marsh. The area now offers homes to water buffaloes, blue-necked ostriches, Nubian ibexes, and countless varieties of dragonflies.

    Board walks and bird hides have been built to enable visitors to see and enjoy this green area in the heart of the desert.

    The entrance fee is 2JD

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  • Phone: +962.5.383.5017
  • Directions: To get there isn't easy. If you head east out of Amman with a rental car you pass Qasr Hraneh and Qasr Amra on the road going through Muwaggar and arrive at Azraq. The Nature Reserve is close to Azraq al Janubi, and perhaps 3kms from the Castle of Azraq.
  • Website: www.rscn.org.jo
  • Other Contact: www.jordanjubilee.com
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    Amman
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  • By nepalgoods on February 8, 2004
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  • Amman Business District in early morning - Jordan
    Amman Business District in
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    Amman, the lively capital of Jordan, has now about 1,5 Mio. inhabitants. Amman is also a very old city, excavations of Roman and even older remains show it.

    Amman is a busy commercial and administrative center with many fine hotels, restaurants, art galleries and museums. Shopping amenities vary from old markets and souqs full of gold and spices to modern boutiques offering local handicrafts and imported fashions.

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    Ajloun, the Highland Forest Reserve
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  • A gazelle in Ajloun - Jordan
    A gazelle in Ajloun
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    The Ajloun Reserve is located in the Ajloun Highlands in woodlands which are like the original forest which once covered most of northern Jordan. Many woodland animals inhabit the reserve, including badgers, foxes and a few fierce wild boars; and also many typical birds like the great tit, gold finch, turtle dove, hooded crow and jay. In spring it is a profusion of wild flowers, with drifts of colourful anemones and wild rock roses. Two hiking trails have been laid out to stroll or hike more seriously in the forest.

    There is a camp for overnight stays. It occupies a large grassy clearing, enclosed by oak, pistachio and strawberry trees and offers beautiful views of the reserve and beyond. On clear days, you can see the west bank and the snow- capping Jebel Sheikh in Lebanon. There are 10 four- person tented lodges available with small terraces and beds inside. The charges for sleeping go down from 20JD for 1 person to 15JD/person for 5 people or more.

    The entrance fee is 3JD

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  • Phone: 00962.2.6475672
  • Directions: The Ajloun reserve is not easy to find, it is better to get in touch with the RSCN first at tourism@rscn.org.jo
  • Website: www.rscn.org.jo
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    Al-Beid
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    Al-Beid
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    This city is also call Little Petra. It's very difficult by Petra. It has got a 400 metres Siq and in its side there are hoses, temple and a triclinium. It's smaller than Petra, but it's very very nice. Another great monuments aorund Petra.

    You can see more information about Litle Petra on off the beaten path in my Petra Page

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  • Directions: From Petra you must follow the sign Al-Beid. You arrive to Little Petra after 10 minutes by car.
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    'Ain Musa
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    'Ain Musa
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    When you arrive to Wadi Mousa, the first building that you meet has got three white cupolas. It isn't a mosque but it's a fountain call 'Ain Mousa' (Spring of Moses) and it's create over the place where Moses beat the rock to fall down water.

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  • Directions: At the entrance of Wadi Mousa on your right.
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    Bethany beyond the Jordan
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  • Aerial view of the site of Bethany - Jordan
    Aerial view of the site of
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    An important archaeological site was discovered recently close to the Dead Sea. The discoveries included a Byzantine monastery; several smaller churches, chapels, monks' hermitages, caves, and cells; a large Byzantine church complex adjacent to the Jordan River; an impressive ceramic pipeline bringing water to Bethany beyond the Jordan from several kilometres to the east; a large plastered pool and adjacent chapel halfway between the Bethany settlement and the Jordan River; and a pilgrims' rest station and caravanserai east of Bethany, on the route to Mount Nebo.

    This site was identified as the Biblical Bethany, where Martha and Mary lived, and where John the Baptist baptised Jesus. This identification was officially recognised in 2000 when it was visited by Pope John Paul II.

    The site is a large one, covering several square kilometers. the principal part of it is the Tell, also called "Elijah's Hill"), where you can see several churches, three caves and three baptismal pools, together with the water supply, of channels leading from the two wells.

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  • Address: Posted by Lulu
  • Phone: Visitors' Centre 05 359 0360
  • Directions: Bethany is in Wadi Kharrar, a small stream flowing into the River Jordan not far from the Allenby Bridge. The entrance fee is 5JD. There is at the moment no public transport to this important site, but excursions can easily be arranged from Madaba.
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    The Dead Sea - everybody wants to go there
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  • By TheWanderingCamel on June 26, 2005
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  • Floating in the Dead Sea - Jordan
    Floating in the Dead Sea
    by TheWanderingCamel
    The Dead Sea is full of salt, and as most people know it is impossible not to float in it! It is supposed to be very good for one's skin, but the salt means that any abrasions or pimples will sting like fury and when you get water in your eyes they also sting a lot. Certainly floating is fun, but getting upright again isn't, you splash around quite a lot, and unless you are being very cautious you get water in your eyes all over again - DO NOT RUB THEM! The sea bottom is covered with slimy mud!

    It's not far from Amman but be careful not to miss the last bus back at 4pm or you will have to spend the night there and there is no budget accommodation available.

    This salt is very bad for any clothes you might put on on top of it, so it is pretty well mandatory to be able to wash it off afterwards. The public beach is not very pleasant, so it is best to use some of the facilities available.

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  • Directions: To get to the Dead Sea it is easiest to go from Amman. There are buses from Muhajrin station that take you to the Dead Sea Resthouse at Sweymeh. You can also get there from Madaba. Posted by Lulu
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