Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom holds some of the great mysteries of the Holy Land, most notably the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, one of those proverbial places to see before you die.

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Why Jordan is so worth visiting

The diversity of this geographically small but culturally rich country is captivating, from the rose-red ancient city of Petra to the desert wonderland of Wadi Rum, and from the urban vitality of capital Amman to the grandeur of ancient Roman Jerash, the Hashemite Kingdom offers a comprehensive tourism experience that is difficult to replicate elsewhere. For those seeking a luxurious and well-organised experience, Jordan luxury tours offers diverse travel packages that include the most…

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Petra, Jordan's jawdropping jewel

This legendary site tucked into the sandstone canyons of a valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba – one of those places, in fact, you could almost believe was invented as a set for an exotic Indiana Jones movie. And while Petra did in fact make a key and dramatic appearance in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, this is no film set. Instead, this fabled UNESCO World Heritage Site is a city hewn out of the living rock, with a history stretching back to the 2nd century CE but…

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When in Jordan, do make time for Amman

Wirestock Perched on a cluster of rolling hills, this small country´s capital (pop. 4 million) is a city of contrasts — ancient and modern, relaxed yet electric, a place where Roman ruins meet rooftop lounges and where the call to prayer drifts over art galleries, cafés, and sun-warmed stone. Often overshadowed by Jordan’s showstoppers like Petra and Wadi Rum, "the White Pigeon" quietly reveals itself to those who linger: a city rich in hospitality, heritage, and surprising sophistication. One…

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More About Petra, Jordan´s Mysterious Jewel

Ahmad Qaisieh In southern Jordan, just under three hours from capital Amman, one of the most recognisable ancient sites in the MIddle East - and indeed, the world - was rediscovered by archaeologists in 1812. But it dates back to at least the 2nd century BCE and probably earlier, settled by an ancient Bedouin Arab tribe called the Nabataeans, who spoke Aramaic rather than Arabic and grew into a wealthy, powerful kingdom which at its height - and until it was absorbed by the Roman Empire in…

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Rajesh Taneja January 19, 2011 at 5:34am

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Nayaz Noor August 3, 2010 at 11:18am

Unfortunately most of us live in a "been there done that" culture rushing from one place to the other. As Sarah mentions, the ones that are difficult to get to are amazing indeed!
Sarah Irving August 3, 2010 at 10:30am

Same for many of the other spectacular facades at Petra, such as The Monastery - there's very little behind them, perhaps an empty space, much smaller than you'd expect from the exterior. But there are buildings that obviously did have pratical uses, like the High Place of Sacrifice and the Theatre. And definitely worth a couple of days rather than the longish afternoon often allowed by many of the package tours - some of the most amazing sites are up on the hilltops and they're hard work to get to...
Nayaz Noor August 3, 2010 at 7:14am

I was disappointed too, just to see a clearing and a few chambers ( cut out into the walls). But the first glimpse of the Khazaneh through the jagged "siq" before you actually see it in its entirety is simply breathtaking!

" Khazneh" or " Kahazah" as we all know is the "treasury", so we can only assume that it was meant to store treasures.... so the legend goes. But the whole complex is so fascinating that a real enthusiast could spend 2 full days exploring the area.. The Altar, the Temples and the living quarters - 100's of mere squarish holes cut into the rocks!!

Absolutely a must see!
José Balido August 3, 2010 at 5:04am

There is nothing inside that building, Nayaz?? That's really wild! The fact they would spend all that time carving that incredibly beautiful façade for a storage area really tells you something about the culture.

Me too, John K, never been but really want to go!
Nayaz Noor August 3, 2010 at 4:45am

Hi John,

If you are referring to the " Khazanah", there is really nothing inside. It was meant to be a storage area. However, the exquisite carving and the hue of the rose red sandstone is still vivid and visible in many areas. That's the real beauty of this place!

The fact that over 20000 Nabateans lived here is simply amazing!

Nayaz
Sam Scribe August 3, 2010 at 4:09am

Bloomberg News reports that Jordan tourism is up 24% and revenues are up 28% for the first half of 2010 compared with the first half of 2009. I know that Lebanon's tourism was up about 30% for 2009, so if Jordan's was, too, then the current jump is even more impressive. Is it too late to invest in hotels in these countries? :-)
Sarah Irving March 25, 2010 at 9:18pm

http://matadornights.com/modern-art-in-amman-jordan/
John Kipper January 27, 2010 at 4:18pm

How-dee Jordan lovers! Never been myself but everytime I see a picture of Petra I think that must be one of the world's most intriguing places. Definitely want to go!! But here's my question:

WHAT'S INSIDE THAT BUILDING???

We always see pictures of the outside, has anybody actually seen the inside? I mean is it a church? A museum? Is there a Starbucks in there??? Anything worth a picture in there? Inquiring minds want to know!
Nayaz Noor November 7, 2009 at 7:39am

Hi, has anyone stayed recently in the Jebel Rum Camp?
Any feedback would be appreciated.