Jordan Sites

Ajloun is one the most scenic areas, overlooking the northern mountains of Jordan, dominated by the Ajloun Castle (Also known as Al-Rabad Castle), perched on the highest peak. The Ajloun area has been inhabited by people for over 9 thousand years, with ruins and...

Welcome to Amman. Most visitors to Jordan begin their trip in the capital city of Amman, a city that derives its charm and beauty from being a unique mix of the ancient, and the modern, the old and the new .This north central city is perfectly situated on a hilly area...

Jesus, his mother, and his disciples once passed through the ancient town of Anjara, located in Jordan in the hills east of the Jordan River Valley, and rested there in a cave, where now stands the Church of Our Lady of the Mount, a site of Christian pilgrimage and an...

A trip to Aqaba is always a fun and leisurely experience for travelers and visitors to Jordan. As a coastal city with a population of 140,000, the city has a strategic location at the northeastern tip of the Red Sea. This beautiful seaside resort of Aqaba is an ideal...

The old city of Al Salt established its importance historically a long time ago during Toman times. For many years and under the rule of many empires, it served as a link between the Eastern Desert and the west. Today Al Salt is a town that is known for its unique...

Azraq is a an area located in the eastern desert of Jordan, with an oasis that features unique wildlife and a 3rd century historical castle dating back to Roman times, although the current structure was rebuilt in the 13th century. The location was of strategic value...

The site of John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where Jesus was baptized, has long been known from the Bible (John 1:28 and 10:40) and from the Byzantine and medieval texts. Today, the Baptism Site at Bethany beyond the Jordan River, maintains...

Dana Biosphere Reserve is the biggest and most famous nature reserve in the Kingdom. Located in the south central area of Jordan in the small village of Dana, the Reserve is situated on the edge of a large natural gorge, with Wadi Dana capturing a breathtaking view...

Not only is the Dead Sea one of Jordan’s main attractions, it is also renowned for being a national treasure. No visit to Jordan would be complete without experiencing the breathtaking views and floating in the eerie waters of this uniquely spectacular sea. The Dead...

The Feynan Ecolodge which is part of the Dana Biosphere Reserve was established and built by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature in 2005 to incorporate four different bio-zones combining the different landscapes from the region. Since, the Feynan Ecolodge...

The largely Christian town of Fuheis is located 15km northwest of Amman, the capital. The city enjoys great scenery over the northern mountains and over the valley below. The town of Fuheis was inhabited around 2000 years BC, and still holds some historical value in...

The second most famous and visited site in Jordan after Petra, is the Greco-Roman city of Jerash. This great city was known from biblical times and represented a great center during the Roman Empire's rule of the area. Jerash is a must-visit for any traveler who...

The brilliantly crafted Kerak Castle is situated in the Jordanian city of kerak. Kerak lies 140 kilometers (87 mi) to the south of Amman on the ancient King’s Highway. The Kerak Castle is one of the largest crusader castles in the Levant. Construction of the Kerak...

In the hills east of Ghor as-Safi (ancient Zoar) a cave was found in 1991 with Early and Middle Bronze Age pottery inside. Speculation linked the finds with Abraham’s nephew Lot who, according to the Bible, moved to a cave in the hills above Zoar after the destruction...

Jordan’s charming city of Madaba has a history that goes back to at least 3500 years. Madaba is considered to be one of the most impressive places in the Holy Land and has been named the ‘City of Mosaics’. It is situated 30 kilometers southwest of the capital city of...

Visitors to the Dead Sea should also take advantage of another nearby wonder, Hammamat Ma’in (Ma’in Hot Springs). Popular with both locals and tourists alike, the springs are located 264m below sea level in one of the most breathtaking desert oases in the world....

Mount Nebo is one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan and the place where Moses was buried. A small Byzantine church was built there by early Christians, which has been expanded into a vast complex. During his visit to Jordan in 2000, the Late Pope John Paul II...

Within an hour’s drive from Madaba along the picturesque King’s Highway, is Mukawir. Mukawir is the hilltop stronghold of Herod the Great. Upon Herod’s death, his son, Herod Antipas, inherited the fortress and it is from here that he ordered John the Baptist to be...

Pella is a favourite of archaeologists as it is exceptionally rich in antiquities, some of which are exceedingly old. Besides the excavated ruins from the Graeco-Roman period, including an Odeon (theatre), Pella offers visitors the opportunity to see the remains of a...

Absolutely nothing can prepare you for the most spectacular site that is Petra, famously known as the ‘The Rose Red City’; Petra was built by the Nabateans some 2,200 years ago. The City’s uniqueness lies in the fact that it was carved into pure rock faces and is...

Qasr Kharana is one of the best-known of the desert castles located in present-day eastern Jordan, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) east of Amman and relatively close to the border with Saudi Arabia. It is believed to have been built sometime before the early 8th century...

Qasr Amra is the best-known of the desert castles located in present-day eastern Jordan. It was built early in the 8th century, some time between 723 and 743, by Walid Ibn Yazid, the future Umayyad caliph Walid II, whose dominance of the region was rising at the time....

The castle was built in 1115 by Baldwin I of Jerusalem during his expedition to the area where he captured Aqaba on the Red Sea in 1116. Originally called 'Krak de Montreal' or 'Mons Regalis', it was named in honour of the king's own contribution to its construction...

The eastern most of the major northern cities, Umm El Jimal is located at the edge of the eastern basalt desert plain, along a secondary road that was close to the junction of several ancient trade routes that linked central Jordan with Syria and Iraq. Among the most...

To the east of Madaba is Umm Rassas, a very ancient site that is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. The rectangular walled city is mostly in ruins but does still include several buildings, as well as four churches and some beautiful stone...

Site of the famous miracle of the Gadarene swine, Gadara was renowned in its time as a cultural centre. It was the home of several classical poets and philosophers, including Theodorus, founder of a rhetorical school in Rome, and was once called “a new Athens” by a...

Wadi Al Mujib, historically known as Arnon, is a gorge in Jordan which enters the Dead Sea at 410 meters below sea level. The Mujib Reserve of Wadi Al Mujib is the lowest nature reserve in the world, located in the mountainous landscape to the east of the Dead Sea,...

A maze of monolithic rockscapes rise up from the desert floor to heights of 1,750m creating a natural challenge for serious mountaineers. Hikers can enjoy the tranquility of the boundless empty spaces and explore the canyons and water holes to discover 4000-year-old...