Things you may not know about Jordan

Jordan is an Arab country in the Middle East that extends from the southern part of the Syrian desert to the Gulf of Aqaba. More than 85% of Jordan's territory is covered by deserts, but this land is the intersection of many great cultures with many legends around this small nation.

Coming to Jordan, in its exploration journey, visitors come to the capital Amman, the ancient city of Petra, the Dead Sea, the Wadi Rum valley - 'Moonlight Valley' . with a lot of ancient architectural styles, the massive castles bring many styles of Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome .

The capital Amman is really very very very ancient

The capital Amman at night blends modern and ancient features.

Even Amman may be the oldest city on Earth. The archaeological documents and relics collected here show that this place has been inhabited since about the 13th century BC. Amman's appearance on earth was so old that it was mentioned in the Bible as Rabath Ammon.

The capital Amman - the capital of Jordan is located on 7 hills bearing an ancient and mixed imprint. Here visitors can visit the Amman Theater built during the reign of Antoninus Pius, which can accommodate 6,000 people used regularly for theater and entertainment activities. Umayyad Palace as well as the huge castles in the desert were built during the time of Omayyad Caliphs. North of Amman city is the ancient city of Jerash, a monument preserving Roman architecture, Jordanians are always proud of this ancient land with architecture built thousands of years ago.

Jerash Citadel - 'Top ten' of the Roman Empire

In the 1st century AD, the ancient city of Jerash was a city of Decapolis - ten cities were raised by the Roman Empire in the Middle East. During this period, Jerash developed extremely flourishing, equivalent to the capital of Amman today.

The border is straight

Compared to other countries in the Middle East, Jordan's northeastern border looks straight as if drawn by a ruler. The truth is that after the fall of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, with the hands of England and France, the borders of nations in the region were redistributed. And indeed, they used a ruler and a pencil to draw the Jordan border.

There are many 'neighbors'.

Jordan has borders with many neighboring countries.

Jordan is one of the countries with borders with many neighboring countries. Because of its geographic location in the middle of the Middle East, Jordan has a northern border with Syria, east to Iraq, south to Saudi Arabia, west to Israel and Palestine. Even if you stand from the Red Sea coast on Jordan to the west, you will see the Sinai peninsula of Egypt.

Ajloun Castle

Ajloun Castle, built in the 12th century is one of the best preserved Islamic military architecture in Jordan and from this area, visitors can easily view the whole valley. Jordan as well as the surrounding areas.

Petra city

Petra shimmering city under the candles in the night of prayer.

The most special feature of the program is the city of Petra - a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, famous for many statues carved into the cliffs. On July 7, 2007, Petra was recognized as one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Petra is one of the most visited cities in the Middle East. Petra in Greek means 'stone', is an archaeological area located in southwestern Jordan, running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aquaba. There are many stone statues carved vividly on the walls and ceiling of the cliffs.

Wadi Rum Valley

Wadi Rum Valley - located in the southwest of Jordan, has many sky-high cliffs, sand dunes and endless canyons that give Wadi Rum a very wild but also very romantic look. Smoking is described as 'The Valley of the Moonlight' . Especially to Wadi Rum, you can feel the tranquility of almost endless space, the wild and romantic beauty of the nearly 2,000m high peaks like Jabal Rum, Jebel Rum Adami.

Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo, where Moses was pointed out by God to the promised land in the Bible and is also the burial place of Moses, the first Prophet of the Church of God, who led the people of Israel from the yoke of Egyptians, which have hosted many popes.

Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is also known as the 'belly button of the earth' because it lies 417 meters below sea level, which is the lowest point on the earth's surface and has the highest salt content, the most salty in the world. In this place, although people cannot swim, people can still float on the water to read newspapers or admire the beauty of the natural and majestic ecosystem around the Dead Sea or relax with mineral-rich black mud. Therapeutic function is very good for health.

Specialties Mensaf

Mensaf, traditional dish with lamb and yogurt served with rice.

When you come to Jordan, you should eat specialties in this land. Mensaf, a traditional dish of lamb and yogurt served with rice, is one of the most popular dishes.

Expeditionary of the Expeditionary Force

When you think of Jordan, you can't help but think of fortresses. One of the places to explore is the Shobak Castle, built in the 12th century to protect the King's highway from Damascus to Egypt. The castle has fresh air and fewer tourists than the nearby Kerak Castle.