Explore in Jordan

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Dead sea

Dead Sea

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Ma'in Hotsprings

Ma'in Hotsprings

Umm el-Jimal
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Umm Qais

Umm el-Jimal

Umm el-Jimal is an ancient city in northern Jordan built entirely of black volcanic basalt. Multi-story houses, Byzantine churches, and cisterns have been preserved from the Nabataean era through the Umayyad period.

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Mujib Biosphere Reserve

Mujib Biosphere Reserve

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Réserve naturelle de Mujib

Mujib Nature Reserve

Réserve naturelle de Wadi Mujib
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Réserve naturelle de Mujib

Wadi Mujib Nature Reserve

Wadi Mujib is a spectacular canyon managed by the RSCN, where you wade upriver between 400-meter limestone cliffs to reach waterfalls and natural pools, 90 km south of Amman.

Umm Qais (Gadara)
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Umm Qais

Umm Qais (Gadara)

Perched on a rocky spur in northern Jordan, Umm Qais conceals the ruins of Gadara, a Roman city built in black basalt, with exceptional views over the Sea of Galilee and the Golan plateau.

As-Salt
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As Salt

As-Salt

Perched on hillsides 30 km west of Amman, As-Salt is Jordan's finest Ottoman town. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2021, it combines golden sandstone architecture, a bustling souk, and a rich Transjordanian heritage.

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Tabaqat Fahil

Tabaqat Fahil

Located 90 km from Amman, Tabaqat Fahil preserves the ruins of Pella, a Decapolis city inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 6,000 years of history in a pristine setting.

UNESCO SitesRuins
forteresse shobak
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Shobak

Shobak

Along the King's Highway, 35 km from Petra, Shobak is home to one of Jordan's finest Crusader fortresses. History, visiting information and practical tips.

History
panorama ville de salt
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Salt

Salt

Located 35 km northwest of Amman, Salt preserves its Ottoman character intact. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2021, the city captivates with its narrow streets, distinctive yellow stone mansions, and an atmosphere untouched by mass tourism.

ArchitectureReligion
al khazneh
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Petra

Petra

Khazneh, Siq, Ad-Deir, Nabataean theatre: your complete guide to visiting Petra, the rose-colored city of Jordan and UNESCO World Heritage site.

RuinsArchaeology
madaba
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Madaba

Madaba

Just 30 km from Amman, Madaba is home to the oldest known map of the Holy Land and unique Byzantine mosaics found nowhere else in Jordan.

ArchaeologyReligion
dome du rocher
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Jérusalem

Jerusalem

How to visit Jerusalem from Jordan: Allenby border crossing, UNESCO Old City, holy sites of three religions, transport and practical advice.

ArchaeologyReligion
cite antique de gerasa
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Jerash

Jerash

Just 50 km from Amman, Jerash reveals one of the world's best-preserved Roman sites: colonnades, hippodrome, ancient theaters and the legacy of the Decapolis.

ArchaeologyHistory
ruines au village de iraq al amir
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Iraq Al Amir

Iraq Al Amir

Just 15 km from Amman, Iraq al Amir conceals Jordan's most beautiful Hellenistic castle, prehistoric caves and the legend of Tobias. An escape off the beaten path.

ArchaeologyHistory
vue feynan
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Feynan

Feynan

At the heart of Dana Biosphere Reserve, Feynan combines a solar-powered ecolodge, Iron Age archaeological sites, and Bedouin hospitality. A rare escape in Jordan.

HistoryCycling
mer morte
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Mer morte

Dead Sea

At 1,410 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea combines a unique floating experience, thermal wellness, and major biblical sites just an hour from Amman.

BeachesUNESCO Sites

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