Jordan Sights

The ancient city of the Nabataeans Petra - the most remarkable place in the Middle East and the pearl of Jordan. Located in 262 km south of Amman. The city is carved in pink rocks and employs approximately 800 sites.

Greco-Roman city of Jerash, the ancient Gerasa, located about 48 kilometers from Amman, one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns. In Jerash can see the temple of Zeus, the Temple of Artemis, Arch Adrigena, multiple baths, three theaters, temples, hippodrome square, fountains, walking along the streets. Every year in July, is held here Jerash Festival of Culture and the arts.

Gadara (Umm Qais), one of the ancient cities of Decapolis. Located on a hilltop overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee. In Umm Qais can see the ruins of black basalt theater, as well as the cathedral and the underground mausoleum.

Mount Nebo, which is mentioned in the Old Testament. Hence the prophet Moses saw the Promised Land. It is believed that this is where he died and was buried. Above his grave was erected a temple, around which later built a monastery. Unfortunately, the temple has not survived, but remained untouched by time mosaic. Mount Nebo - is the highest point of the district, where on a clear day you can see the Jordan Valley, Judean Mountains, Dead Sea and Jerusalem.

The town of Madaba (the biblical name Medaba), located 35 kilometers south of Amman. Madaba Most of the population are Christians. A famous landmark is a mosaic map of the Holy Land and Jerusalem in the Church of St. George. This card - the oldest site known to date (6 th century). No less interesting mosaic Madabskih churches and homes.

Wadi Rum absolutely amazing place. Among the sand dunes rise the red-brown mountains that change color depending on the position of the sun. David Lean's film "Lawrence of Arabia" was filmed here. Here come climbers and lovers of safari - a walk on the countryside by jeep-like world of children's tales.

Karak - a city with well-preserved Crusader castles Al Karak, built in 1142 a knight Paysnom Labutele, on top of a cliff and is a maze of galleries, secret passages and towers.

Amman-"White City" - one needs to visit the Citadel, the ruins of the Roman
Temple of Hercules, an amphitheater, Governor Ommeyadov, block the eastern markets.