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The ancient Roman city of Jerash (also known as Gerasa), and the current modern city by the same name, are located about 48km north of Amman, Jordan. It’s the second most-visited site in Jordan, with Petra being the first. Background People have inhabited this area as far back as the Neolithic Age, around 7500–5500 BC. Archaeological … Read more A Stroll Through Jerash, Jordan
The Dead Sea is one of the most unique places on earth. It’s also one of the most fascinating and mysterious! Here are a handful of tips and facts that you should be aware of to get the most out of your visit! 1. Step in and soak up centuries of history Straddling the borders … Read more 8 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting the Dead Sea
Of course, no trip to Jordan would be complete without walking through the spectacular archaeological site of Petra. It was already well known before being used in the pivotal ending of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. But the movie brought even more fame, and tourists, to this site. And this fact is not lost … Read more Exploring the Ancient City of Petra
A short hike through the striking city of Amman, Jordan gets you to Jabal al-Qal’a, known in English as the Citadel. (Jabal is Arabic for “hill”, and Amman is built on seven hills.) This is a national historic site with evidence of settlement as far back as the Middle Bronze Age (1650-1550 BC). Numerous civilizations … Read more Walk Through Centuries of History at the Amman Citadel, Jordan
This year, the Muslim observance of Ramadan began on June 18 and will end around July 17-18. So it seemed like a good time to post a little about our travels to the Middle East, even though it was several years ago now! (How time flies.) A few years ago, my husband and I did a group … Read more Staying at a Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum