An interesting tour of Jordan's most famous landmarks

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In the heart of Jordan, civilizations converge and monuments are embodied, mixed with the beauty of nature, to create an amazing tourist painting. From its towering mountains to its green valleys, sights blend in to create an unforgettable travel experience.

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  • Jordan offers a unique blend of rich history and breathtaking natural landscapes, making it a truly captivating tourist destination.
  • Petra, famously known as the Red Rose City, amazes visitors with its intricate Nabataean rock carvings and vibrant pink stone architecture.
  • Ajloun Castle, perched high in the south of Jordan, is a historical fortress built during the time of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi to protect vital trade routes.
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  • Jerash stands as one of the most well-preserved Roman cities, showcasing ancient ruins amidst olive-tree-covered hills and fertile plains.
  • The Dead Sea, Earth's lowest point, draws crowds for its salt-rich waters with healing properties and the potential ecological threat of drying out.
  • Dibeen Forests are a biodiverse haven teeming with rare wildlife, making them perfect for eco-tourism and nature exploration.
  • Ma'in Hot Baths provide a therapeutic retreat with their mineral-rich waters and dramatic scenery shaped by geothermal and volcanic activity.

The journey of exploring the tourist attractions in Jordan is a journey deep into history and culture, and in the eyes of the picturesque nature, where the past and the present embrace in a charming way, in this article we will address the most famous historical tourist attractions in Jordan.

Petra City

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Also called the Red Rose City, it is one of those historical tourist attractions in southern Jordan that captivates minds as its beauty stems from its rocky land with a distinctive pink color. It is a piece of ancient history and amazing human art that was carved by Nabataean artists. When the tourist steps on its pink soil, it seems to him that the pink sandstone speaks of the clarity of its details and the accuracy of its carving, so he contemplates the city's magnificent architecture, where its geometric texture emerges elegantly against the background of the desert sky, thus raising his curiosity and questions about the ancient tales of the past that are stored in these walls and arcades, and when he embarks on his journey through the path of "Siq", challenged by the rickety rocky terrain and narrow cracks, but he does not tire of challenging and exploring, he lives moments of pain and pleasure that each step in This charming place.

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Ajloun Castle

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In the upper south of Jordan, a majestic historical castle transcends its roots deep into history. This ancient ancient castle was established during the reign of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi, on the top of a towering mountain overlooking the vast plains of Jordan to protect the trade routes that linked the region to Syria, where it was a starting point for merchants and travelers on their journeys through the vast deserts. Over time, the castle has become one of the distinctive tourist attractions, attracting visitors from all over the world to explore its ancient arcades and walls, and enjoy the picturesque landscapes that surround it.

Jerash City

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This city is considered one of the most fascinating preserved Roman historical sights in the world, formerly known as "Gerasa". The city has continued through the ages, from the Neolithic period to the present.

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It is found on the plains of Jordan where rocky nature meets the scenic beauty of the tree landscape. Surrounded by hills of olive trees, which are considered one of the oldest olive trees in the region, surrounded by water basins.

Dead Sea

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It is one of the most important tourist attractions in Jordan and is considered the lowest point in the world and its waters are characterized by very high salinity, allowing objects to float on their surface easily. The Dead Sea annually attracts a large number of tourists who can enjoy its bluish-green waters that turn into a beautiful emerald color in its ports. In addition to recreation in beach resorts along its beaches, the clay inside is used for a variety of therapeutic and cosmetic purposes and unfortunately is expected to dry out in forty years due to industrial activity in the area.

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Dibeen Forests

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In the heart of southern Jordan, Dibeen Forests are a natural jewel that comes alive and beautiful. Stretching over vast areas of hills and valleys, these forests are one of the most important tourist attractions in Jordan, as it includes a large group of coniferous trees, deciduous oaks, cypress trees and many wild herbs that give the environment a picturesque and rich appearance of diversity and is home to many distinctive wild animals, including endangered gazelles, rabbits, foxes and Persian squirrels, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and lovers of wandering and adventure.

Ma'in hot baths

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In the heart of southern Jordan, the Ma'in Baths stretch like a natural and historic bouquet of flowers in the region. It is characterized by its unique natural formations and fresh hot springs that reach temperatures of 63 degrees Celsius, fed by volcanic cracks beneath the earth's surface, in addition to cold springs fed by rainwater descending from the surrounding mountainous heights. These baths are considered one of the distinctive tourist attractions for visitors from all over the world seeking to enjoy their mineral water and for therapeutic purposes as well.

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Known for its high dark-colored mountains that separate hot springs from volcanic rocks, the stunning landscape gives a charming panoramic image. Visitors take a variety of routes to reach the main baths, where the Ma'in Waterfall flows from the top of the mountain in a charming curve that passes through the Mujib Reserve and the Ma'in Mountains to the Dead Sea.

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