Regionen · Kapitel 7
Northern Jordan
Northern Jordan surprises with green hills, pine forests, and some of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world. Jerash, the "Pompeii of the East," the Crusader castle Ajloun, the panorama of Umm Qais, and the mysterious desert castle Qasr Azraq make the north a must-see for history fans.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Jerash — Rome's Masterpiece in the East★★★
Jerash (Gerasa) — One of the Best-Preserved Roman Cities in the World Just 50 km north of Amman lies Jerash (ancient: G…
2
Ajloun — The Crusader Fortress★★
Qal'at Ar-Rabad (Ajloun Castle) 22 km west of Jerash , perched on a hill above green pine forests, stands Ajloun Castle…
3
Umm Qais — View Over Three Countries★★
Umm Qais (Gadara) — Where Three Worlds Meet Umm Qais is located in the far northwest of Jordan, on a plateau above the…
4
The Desert Castles★★
The Desert Castles — Islamic Jewels in the Steppe East of Amman, in the barren basalt desert towards Iraq and Saudi Ara…
5
The Jordan Valley★
The Jordan Valley — Garden of Eden Between Worlds The Jordan Valley stretches as a green strip along the western border…
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