Jordan

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Jordan
Jordan is one of the most beautiful countries in the Middle East. The main places of interest are Petra - ancient Nabataean capital, Wadi Rum - an attractive desert landscape, the ancient Roman city of Jerash and the Dead Sea.

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The temple/tomb Al-Deir (1st c. BC.) is one of the
most important monuments Nabataean architecture.

Khazne al-Firaun.

Khazne al-Firaun, the most famous tomb in
Petra, age unknown (1st c. BC - 2nd c.)

The urn on the tomb Al-Deir.

Colors of the rock in a tomb.

Urn tomb, 1st c.

Wadi Rum - an Wadi Rum - an attractive
desert landscape inhabited by Bedouins.

Wadi Rum.

Wadi Rum.

The desert is alive.

Dana - a medieval village surrounded
by a nature reserve.

Ruins of the ancient city of Jerash belong
to the best-preserved Roman Cities
in the Middle East.

Ruins of the ancient city of Jerash

Ruins of the ancient city of Jerash

A beach at the Dead Sea.

Swimming in the Dead Sea.

The temple/tomb Al-Deir (1st c. BC.) is one of the most important monuments Nabataean architecture.	Khazne al-Firaun.
Khazne al-Firaun, the most famous tomb in Petra, age unknown (1st c. BC - 2nd c.)	The urn on the tomb Al-Deir.
Colors of the rock in a tomb.	Urn tomb, 1st c.
Wadi Rum - an Wadi Rum - an attractive desert landscape inhabited by Bedouins.	Wadi Rum.
Wadi Rum.	The desert is alive.
Dana - a medieval village surrounded by a nature reserve.	Ruins of the ancient city of Jerash belong to the best-preserved Roman Cities in the Middle East.
Ruins of the ancient city of Jerash	Ruins of the ancient city of Jerash
A beach at the Dead Sea.	Swimming in the Dead Sea.