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Jordan
Most people know Jordan by the magical ancient Nabataean city of Petra. The Nabataean city of Petra is definitely one of the most popular and spectacular parts of the Middle East. It has sights that visitors won't want to miss. Jordan has so much for visitors to see such as ruined Roman cities, Crusader castles, desert citadels and many biblical sites that are considered very powerful. Some of these sites include the brook where Jesus was baptised, the fortress where Herod beheaded John the Baptist, and the mountain top where Moses cast eyes on what is called the Promise Land. Of course Biblical sites are not the only thing to see in Jordan, there are many other sites as well along with many men that walk around in full flowing robes that lead herds of livestock across the desert. The capital of Jordan is Amman which is a very modern and culturally diverse Arab city. Jordan also has some of the most incredible adventures that await visitors and the most beautiful backdrop.
Jordan has a range of red desert sands of Wadi Rum and beautiful blues of the coral filled Gulf of Aqaba as well as the rich palm filled wadis. Everyone in Jordan welcomes all guests and visitors from all over the world with open arms. Jordanians are very passionate and caring people who are also very proud of their country. Jordan evolved out of the ruins of WWII and can claim to be the host of some of the oldest civilizations in the world. It has always been on the outside of the region but has always had the great early civilizations pass through it due to its strategic position. There were many who fought in Jordan and left their rich cultural influences behind such as the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Turks, and others.
The climate in Jordan is decided mostly by the altitude with the lowest areas consisting of the Jordan Valley and Gulf of Aqaba which suffer from some of the worse summer heat. Then in the higher central and northern areas it gets very cold in the winter months which are November to February. The best time to visit Jordan is usually in the spring months which are March to May as well as autumn from September to November. These are the best months to visit climate wise so the day time temperature isn't so extreme. Over all April is probably the best month to visit due to the warm weather and blooming flowers.
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Attractions in Jordan
The Dead Sea is one of the most popular attraction in Jordan as well as being the most spectacular spiritual landscape in the world. Just to the east of the Dead Sea there are many religious and health & wellness facilities for visitors to completely relax and enjoy. In the Dead Sea itself visitors can float effortlessly due to the unusual high salt content. The Dead Sea is said to be warm, soothing, and super salty. The Dead Sea is filled with chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine, and many others. This particular Dead Sea has attracted many visitors since the ancient times which include King Herod the Great and Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra. These people plus so many others have soaked up the salt and minerals along with the sun rays of Jordan at the Dead Sea.
Petra is said to be a "rose red city that is half as old as time." The city is surrounded by huge red mountains and large mausoleums. The city of Petra is known as a world wonder because it is so amazing and cant be believed unless it has been seen. This city is Jordan's most valuable treasure as well as its best tourist attraction. This greatness even appears in the carving of the sheer rock face that was created by the Nabataeans. Arabs settled into Petra over 2000 years ago, they turned the city into a significant junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes. Those trade links are linked to China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome. The entrance to the city starts at the Siq which is a narrow gorge with high cliffs on each side.
Citadel Hill is located in Amman and this is the place to overlook the city of Petra. The Citadel Hill has ancient ruins and excavated relics that are held in the Jordan Archaeological Museum along with many others from all over the country. This museum includes a marvelous collection of artifacts that were found in Jordan dating back to more than 700,000 years ago. The Citadel is also the site of Rabbath Ammon which is the ancient capital along with many excavations that showed many Stone Age remains. The capital also showed many remains from the Roman to the Islamic periods as well. Visitors get the chance to see many impressive structures such as the Omayyad Palace, a small Byzantine basilica and what was once known as the Temple of Hercules and now called the Great Temple of Amman.
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Things to do and see in Jordan
The Wadi Rum is about 42 miles north of Aqaba and is said to be one of the most beautiful deserts in the world with great landscapes. The desert is surrounded by towering mountains that are made from weathered sandstone and are raised vertically which makes the silence of the desert even more breathtaking. There is a vast array of ways to explore the interior of the desert, some visitors like to climb and hike up the mountains and climb to the highest peak which is called Jabal Rum and Rock Bridge. Some people also like to ride camels into the desert or ride in a 4x4 vehicle that give tours. These tours can be scheduled at the Government Rest House. Inside of the Government Rest House visitors are invited to have some mint tea in the goat-hair tents or next to the fire under the sky full of stars.
The Montreal Crusader Castle is located in Jordan and was originally built in 1115 by Baldwin I of Jerusalem. The castle was built on a hill on the plains of Edom and was on the same routes as the pilgrimage and caravan routes that start in Syria and go to Arabia. The location of the castle allowed Baldwin to be in control of the commerce area which meant pilgrims and merchants needed permission to be bale to travel past it. The castle stayed property of the royal family of the King of Jerusalem until 1142, after 1142 it became part of the Lordship of Qultrejordain. The castle has never been fully excavated but they do know there was a set of three walls that partially remain. today the castle is investigated by an Italian archaeological team from the University of Florence.
Azraq is known as the marshy wetland reserve, Azraq in turn means "blue" in Arabic. In the 1980's water pumping started but before that the oasis presented "a sparkling blue jewel" located in the desert. There was water flowing under the ground from Jebel Druze in Syria and when it surfaced people thought of it as a marsh. In the towns of Iribid and Amman took in a lot of the water from here and in 1994 the marsh was destroyed. Then more water was found in the aquifer of Dessieh and there is water being pumped back into the marsh. The marsh has been restored and more than 160 species of birds have returned to the wetland. There are now boardwalks and bird hives that have been built for visitors to enjoy the marsh that is located right in the heart of the desert.
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