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PETRA

The ancient city of Petra is unique in being one of the wonders of the world. It is a city carved in pink rocks, built by the Arab Nabateans on geological engineering foundations in the rocks.

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WADI RUM

Also called the Valley of the Moon, Wadi Rum is a natural site that attracts the attention of international film makers for the great similarity between its terrain and the color of its sand and the terrain and color of the sands of the surface of Mars. I

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Umm Quais SYRIA

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JERASH

The ancient city of Jerash contains the remains of the Roman city of Gerasa; The city also contains several other monuments, most notably the Arch of Triumph, the Temple of Artemis, the amphitheaters, and the Forum surrounded by columns.

Called the city of maps, and is famous for the presence of Byzantine mosaics, such as the Church of St. George; Which includes the oldest map of the Holy Land depicting the city of Jerusalem at its center.

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THE DEAD SEA

Especially important as it is the lowest point on earth, and it is one of the best tourist destinations in Jordan, and the Jordan River, which flows into it, is of equal importance because it is the lowest river in the world.

UMM QAIS

The ancient town of Umm Qais is located in northern Jordan, overlooking the Sea of Galilee. This ancient town contains a group of remnants of the Roman city of Jadara.

AQABA

The city of Aqaba is located in the south of Jordan, and its beaches overlook the Red Sea, and it contains several ancient monuments believed to belong to the oldest church in the world.

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