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Petra (90) Khazneh
Photo: Petra, Khazneh

Jordan184 photos

Description

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (المملكة الأردنّيّة الهاشميّة), an Arab country in Southwest Asia, is spanning the southern part of the Rub Al Kali down to the Gulf of Aqaba. A large part of Jordan is covered by deserts (like the Wadi Rum). Jordan has seen numerous civilizations, including the Nabatean civilization which left rich archaeological remains at Petra. The Nabateans constructed it as their capital city around 100 BC. The site remained unknown until 1812, when it was rediscovered by Johann Ludwig Burckhardt.

Main sights

Map: Jordan

List of sights184 photos

Jerash (6)
Photo: Jerash

Other sites in Jordan11 photos

Jerash, the Gerasa of Antiquity, is the capital and largest city of Jerash Governorate, which is situated in the north of Jordan, 48 km north of the…

Map: Other sites in Jordan
Petra (19) Al Deir
Photo: Petra, Al Deir

Petra113 photos

Petra, originally known to the Nabataeans as Raqmu, is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. The city is famous for its rock-cut…

Map: Petra
Wadi Rum (5)
Photo: Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum60 photos

Wadi Rum also known as The Valley of the Moon is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan 60 km to the east of Aqaba; it…

Map: Wadi Rum

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