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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
Al- Salt
Salt is about 28 km N/W of Amman. The name as-Salt comes from the
Latin origin “Saltus” meaning the Valley of Trees or “ThickForest”. It was the
regional capital during the Byzantine era and the capital of the important
province of Al-Balqa during the Islamic period.
In the late 19th century, Salt became an important commercial
center and went through a period of rapid expansion. Many buildings from this
period survive to the present day. They were built in an architecturally
elegant style, using attractive honey-colored local stone wrought-iron
balconies.
Right after World War I, the town was the site from which Herbert
Samuel, British High Commissioner for Palestine and Trans-Jordan, chose to make
his announcement that the British favored self-government for Jordan (which was
finally granted in 1921).
You can have a nice afternoon wandering around, drinking coffee at
a local coffee shop, and visiting sites such as Share’ al-Hammam, the Museum of
Antiquities of Salt, the handicrafts shops, the Latin Church Complex, the
shrine of Prophet Ayuob (Biblical Job) and the shrine of Joshua. Future plans
are to create a pedestrian mall that links historic buildings, handicrafts
shops and other points of interest in the center of Salt.
Nearby, there is Wadi Shuayb, famed for its fertile soil and the
quality of its fruits and vegetables. It is believed to be the burial place of
Prophet Shuayb (Jethro; Moses’ father in-law).
Al- Salt Tours
Here are some popular itineraries that include a visit to Al- Salt Alternatively, if you would like to include a visit to Al- Salt on a bespoke touring itinerary to Jordan, take a look at our private tours or drop us an E-mail for specific arrangements.