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Amman, the capital of Jordan is a fascinating city of contr ...
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Yes, we are a small country in capacity, but we are rich in history, civilizations, and natural resources
Jordan is one of the most beautiful Arab countries, and you can’t
know the amount of its beauty until you visit it. It is safe from all the
difficult events taking place in the world and this makes it an ideal place for
tourism and spends a special time.
The Kingdom is characterized by a great variety of tourist
products, despite the small area of Jordan, where historical sites and
archaeological spread from the north, where the archaeological cities of Jerash
and Um Qais passaging through the Jordan Great Rift Valley to the Baptism site,
located near the Jordan River and the lowest point in the world, the Dead Sea.
Farther south where the Red Rose city of Petra “The Nabateans capital and one
of the wonders of the world”. Also, Jordan is very safe and stable, despite to
what is happening in the region.
The tourism resources can be classified
into the following categories:
v Historical
and Archaeological Resources: This category encompasses the remnants of ancient
civilizations that once inhabited the region. Notable sites include the
globally renowned Petra (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven
Wonders of the World), the Jordan River, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Jerash, Amman, and
various medieval mosques and churches.
v Natural
Resources: This category includes areas characterized by significant landscapes
and seascapes. Notable destinations within this classification are Aqaba, Wadi
Rum, and Natural Reserves that extend across the country.
v Cultural
Resources: This category is primarily focused on cultural experiences,
including shopping districts, galleries, events, handcrafts, and festivals.
v Therapeutic
Resources: Comprising mainly locations like the Dead Sea, as well as areas
featuring waterfalls and hot springs, such as Ma’in Hot Springs and others.
These locations offer therapeutic and rejuvenating experiences for visitors.
Here is an overview of the best places to visit in Jordan
Bethany & Beyond
Officially known as the Baptism site and also Bethany & Beyond the Jordan located at the east bank of the Jordan River. There is no doubt that this holy site is the most important biblical discoveries worldwide. Biblical archaeologists considered this site to be the place where John the Baptist lived and worked, and also where Jesus baptized in the water of the Jordan River, and has been a venerated as such since the least of the Byzantine period.
Excavations started in 1996 at this magnificent site between Jordan River and Tell Al-Kharrar, and discovered two principal archaeological areas, as the first one is a remnant of monastery on a hilly side known Jabal Mar-Elias “Elijah’s Hill”, which believed that this is the sport where prophet Elijah ascend to heaven. The other area close to the river with remains of churches, caves, and baptismal pools, and coins dated back from the Roman and Byzantine periods. These two areas are connected by a stream from Jordan River called Wadi Al- Kharar.
Archaeologists also reveal an earlier 3rd century building with fine mosaics and what is known as the as Christian “Prayer Hall”. If this correct, it should be one of the earliest Christian prayer facilities anywhere in the world.
There is a Cave also where John the Baptist lived according to the numerous Byzantine pilgrims “Tests”. The Cave was turned into a Church and freshwater channel running from the cave, purported used by John for baptizing, can still be visited today.