T.E. Lawrence described Wadi Rum as “vast, echoing and God-like” and I found no reason to not to believe him. This majestic maze of macabre rock formations and endless seas of sand was everything fables are woven into.
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Little Petra
Located to the north of Wadi Musa town and near the Neolithic village Beidha, Siq al-Barid or Little Petra, still retains the calm stillness and beauty of the past.
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Petra – Half As Old As Time
Finally, we reached Petra, a red rose city half as old as time, and aspiration of a lifetime was fulfilled !
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Ajloun Castle – Arab base in North Jordan
Ajloun Castle, also known as Qa’lat ar-Rabad, is an important destination in the historical journey of Jordan. The castle was built in AD 1184-1185 by Izz al-Din Usama.
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Jerash – A Historical Gem in Jordan
Jerash – Gerasa of Antiquity. Also referred to as Antioch on the Golden River or Pompeii of the Middle East, Jerash dates back to the neolithic period and rose to prominence from the time of Alexander the Great (333 BC).
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Amman Citadel and Roman Theatre
After an eventful first evening in Amman, I woke up next morning to start the historical tour of Jordan. Our first destination was the Amman Citadel, a 3000 year old piece of history in downtown Amman.
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