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Jawa: A Town of the Black Desert in Photos
In the black basalt desert near Safawi, Jawa is a fortified town of about 3600 BC, with some of the oldest known
Qasr Al-Abd: A Hellenistic Palace in Photos
In the valley of Wadi as-Sir west of Amman, Qasr Al-Abd is the Hellenistic palace of the Tobiad Hyrcanus, built of giant
Dana Biosphere Reserve: From Village to Desert in Photos
Between Tafila and Shobak, the Dana Biosphere Reserve falls from the stone village of Dana to the sands of Wadi Araba. This
Wadi Rum: Mountains and Red Sand in Photos
In the far south of Jordan, Wadi Rum is a desert of sandstone mountains, narrow gorges and red sand. This album follows
Ajloun Forest Reserve: An Oak Woodland in Photos
In the hills north-west of Ajloun, the Ajloun Forest Reserve protects one of Jordan’s last stands of Mediterranean woodland. This album follows
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Travel guides
Six themes, 240+ sites — start with the one that interests you most
Desert Castles
Umayyad palaces of the eastern desert · 65 sites
Nabataean Temples
Rock-cut sanctuaries of the Nabataeans · 55 sites
Roman Forts
Frontier forts of the Limes Arabicus · 50 sites
Crusader Castles
Hilltop strongholds of the 12th century · 25 sites
Ottoman Hajj Forts
Way-stations on the pilgrim road · 28 sites
Nature & Wildlife Reserves
Five protected landscapes · 33 sites
Latest Profiles
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Our latest travel guide and 30+ new site profiles from the Roman city of Gerasa
Private tours
Private tours from Amman
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Private Tour to Qasr Al-Abd and Ancient Caves
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Full-Day Private Tour to Ajloun Castle and Pella
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Exclusive Mount Nebo Mosaics and the Dead Sea
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Full-day tour
Black Desert, Azraq Oasis & Desert Castles Full-Day Tour
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from$170 (120 JOD)
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