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Jerash - Jordan

Roman cities are not exactly a rarity around the Mediterranean Sea, but Jerash, for its size and preservation is a must. Close to Amman, it's easy to visit and surely deserves the trip. Remarkable its round square!

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Things To Do: Azrak castle

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on Dec 26, 2008

Azrak - Jordan

Built in the 13th century over the ruins of a roman fortress, the castle of Azraq is today a new ruin. Interesting to see the heavy basalt door that remains from the roman period, and if you dare to climb the apparently dangerous stair, and walk a while in the absolutely dangerous first floor, looking down you will have an excellent idea of the structure used to build ceilings and up floor pavements. Noticed for being used by T.E. Lawrence, it deserves a stop if you should pass near the place. We had no time to visit the town and I got the feeling that... we should have.

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Things To Do: Dead Sea

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on Jun 4, 2009

Dead Sea - Jordan

Don't waste your time reading about the Red Sea. You need to step into the water to feel it. But don't miss it for nothing, and you'd better not stay too long. The salt and the sun are aggressive, and bathing is more comfortable in the Red Sea. We stopped at Sweimeh, at the Government Rest House equipped with cheap lockers, showers and shades, with a restaurant and a shop of local products. We allowed ourselves time enough to have fun in the water and lunch, to buy some tons of creams and all that stuff, and escape from the furnace towards Petra.
A great experience!

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Things To Do: Petra

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Updated by solopes

on Jun 7, 2009

Colors - Petra

Don't expect me to say too much about Petra. It's an absolute must see, that everybody has already heard about, seen in pictures or TV. I only say, "I�m glad I've been there".
If you are a "quick tourist", the kind that feels the place, sees the highlights, and move to the next subject, a full day will be enough for you. But if you are the kind of people that observes each stone and demands the full story of each building, then you will get old in place. Fortunately, the best areas have... shades!

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Things To Do: Umm Qays or Gadara

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on Jul 25, 2008

Gadara - Jordan

In the extreme north, Gadara, an old and badly preserved roman city is the pretext to take you to Umm Qays, and let you have a look over the Golan Heights, in Siria. Looking at that sterile hills, it's impossible not to ask why all the disputes around it. The answer stands in the back: water. The Sea of Galilee, also called Lake Tiberias, gives birth to Jordan River and its valley. Its strategic control justifies the strong militarization of the area that confines you to the hilltop, and becomes difficult to see from distance.
After seing the sights there's still a Roman city to visit. But if you have Jerash in your schedule there's no reason to spend too much time with it.

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Things To Do: Madaba

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Updated by solopes

on Aug 3, 2008

Madaba - Jordan

A common small church in a common small town shows in part of its pavement a mosaic from the 6th century, representing the map of the holly land. As you may guess, most of locals now live from producing and selling... mosaics. So, visit the church, a mosaic factory, one tourist shop, and... it's done. But if you're passing near the town, you should make the detour.

I saw in TV that Madaba's mosaic tradition is larger than I was told, and that there are more interesting examples to see. If you're in a package you may be forced to my situation, but, being in your own reserve some more time.

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Website: http://www.christusrex.org/www1/ofm/mad/

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Things To Do: Al Karak or Kerak

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on Aug 3, 2008

Kerak - Jordan

Built by the cruzaders in a steep hill, and later adopted and adapted by muslims, the fortress still shows signs of all their presences and transformations, giving an impressive idea of the strenght of the castle and the complexity of all its structures. The sights from the castle are beautiful.

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Website: http://www.ancientroute.com/cities/kerak.htm

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Things To Do: Mount Nebo

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on Aug 3, 2008

Mount Nebo - Jordan