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Petra is a famous archaeological site located in the desert of southwestern Jordan. The Nabataean capital dating from around 300 BC, accessible only through a narrow canyon called Al Siq, was an important trade transit city linking the silk, spice and other commodity routes, connecting China , India and Arabia, with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome. It is nicknamed the "Pink City" because it sits in a valley with tombs, temples and monuments carved into the surrounding pink sandstone cliffs. The most famous construction is probably Al Khazneh (also known as The Treasury), a 45-meter-high temple with an ornate Greek-style façade.A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the national icon of Jordan and one of the 7 wonders of the modern world.

It is a historical site in the heart of the city that stands out, above all. Inhabited for more than 7 thousand years, in it you can observe the passage of different civilizations in the history of Humanity. Giant columns and other constructions are witnesses of the day to day in this city. Inside this is the Umayyad Palace, a complex that dominates the city, it was built during the first half of the 8th century in the north of present-day Jordan. The palace, of an eminently urban character, probably served as the residence of the emir or the governor and as the seat of government. It became the precedent for numerous later palaces, from the Abbasid constructions of Baghdad and Samarra to those of the caliphal life of Medina Azahara. In front of the palace, there was a mosque, the elements of which have been preserved are in keeping with the façade of the only room in the palace that has survived to this day.

They are located on the outskirts of Amman, to the east and south. They are buildings built between the 7th and 11th centuries during the Umayyad dynasty, including Harranah, Hallabat and Amra, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and where you can find mosaics and frescoes with descriptions of life at the time. in which it was built. They were built for different purposes such as caravanserais (places of refuge and rest for caravans and camels), military forts to defend their territories, rest pavilions, where the sovereigns could get away from the city and spend different seasons practicing agriculture, centers of commerce and sites that helped to strengthen the relations of foreign rulers with the Bedouin.

Located 30 kilometers south of Amman and 10 kilometers from Madaba is Mount Nebo, an important pilgrimage site for Christians that receives thousands of visits each year. It is said that this important biblical place was the last place visited by Moses and from where he saw the promised land that he never reached. Thanks to its location, it fits perfectly with any travel itinerary to Jordan so whether you are a believer or not, you can make a brief stop to enjoy the views of the Promised Land. From this place, you can admire a panoramic view of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea.

This castle-fortress was built in 1115 by King Baudouin as a place of defense on the road between Damascus and Egypt, it is located less than an hour north of Petra, it was once called "Mont Realo Mons Regalis” and is located on the side of a mountain. The strategic location of the fortress gave it the power to provide passage permits for pilgrims and caravans, thus gaining control of trade in the area.