On Location - Jordan
Jordan, an Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River, is defined by its ancient monuments, nature reserves and stunning landscapes. Join me on a journey through the sites of the capital Amman, the Roman settlement of Jaresh, Karak and the Red Sea, the famed ancient archaeological site of Petra, and finally the majestic desert and mountains of Wadi Rum.
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AmmanList Item 1
Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a modern city with numerous ancient ruins. Atop Jabal al-Qala’a hill, the historic Citadel includes the pillars of the Roman Temple of Hercules and the 8th-century Umayyad Palace complex, known for its grand dome. Built into a different downtown hillside, the Roman Theater is a 6,000-capacity.
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JareshList Item 2
Jerash is a fascinating ancient Roman city that is located just 50 km from Amman, Jordan. Jerash is considered the most well preserved Roman ruins outside of Italy. Highlights are the Oval Plaza, Hadrians Arch, Nymphaeum, and Colonade Streets.
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Karak & the Surrounding AreaList Item 3
Take a journey south of Amman through spectacular landscapes to visit Crusader Castles and The Dead Sea.
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PetraList Item 4
Jordan is home to the famed archaeological site of Petra, the Nabatean capital dating to around 300 B.C. Set in a narrow valley with tombs, temples and monuments carved into the surrounding pink sandstone cliffs, Petra earns its nickname, the "Rose City."
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Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum also known as The Valley of the Moon or Mars on Earth due to the redness of the rock and sands. It is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan.
The desert is famed for its link to T.E. Lawrence the original “Lawrence of Arabia”. Along with Prince Feisal bin Al-Hussein, he made his base here during the Arab Revolt of 1917-1918.
