Dead Sea is a landlocked salt lake in the southwestern of Asia and Its eastern shore is in Jordan. The approximate distance from Amman, the capital city of Jordan, to the Dead Sea is 37 miles (60 km).
The Dead Sea's extreme salinity excludes all forms of life except bacteria. Fish carried in by the Jordan or by smaller streams when they are in flood, they die quickly. Apart from the vegetation along the rivers, plant life along the shores is discontinuous and consists mainly of halophytes (plants that grow in salty or alkaline soil).
The Dead Sea receives nearly all its water from the Jordan River, which flows from the north into the lake.
Jordan River
The waters of the Dead Sea are extremely saline (salty). This saline water has a high density that keeps bathers being able to float.
The city of Petra, capital of the Nabataean Arabs, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, it is Located 240 km south of the capital Amman and 120 km north of the red sea town of Aqaba.
Petra the world wonder, is undoubtedly Jordan's most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction, and it is visited by tourists from all over the world.
It is not known precisely when Petra was built, but the city began to prosper as the capital of the Nabataean Empire from the 1st century BC, which grew rich through trade in frankincense, myrrh, and spices.
On December 6, 1985, Petra was designated a World Heritage Site, also Petra was chosen by the Smithsonian Magazine as one of the 28 places you should visit them before you die.
On July 7, 2007 Petra was announced as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and has become the perfect and best tourist destination for many leaders and celebrities around the world.
The Petra Museum offers to you what you may not see in the Archaeological Park. This is the place where you may experience the region of Petra over time from the Stone Ages up to the present time, where you can explore and discover the hidden mysteries of the ancient city, and the people who lived there.
The Petra Museum provides an excellent selection of artifacts found in and around Petra, as well as interactive digital signage, audiovisuals with 3D CG animation and original size reconstruction models, all based on recent archaeological research.
Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum known as the Valley of the Moon is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan, near the border with Saudi Arabia and about 60 km (37 mi) to the east of the city of Aqaba. With an area of 720 km2 (280 sq mi) it is the largest wadi (river valley) in Jordan (check it on Map).
Rum sky stargazing
Located in one of the most beautiful parts of Jordan, Rum Sky allows visitors to enjoy the starry nights of Wadi Rum.
camel race track
Get your competitive juices flowing in Wadi Rum as you witness the high octane speed of camels jetting across the desert sands. Camel Racing is a rather popular sport across the Middle East and is becoming a main attraction to tourists visiting Wadi Rum.
Bedouin Life Experience
Hospitality is an essential quality of Bedouin culture. In Wadi Rum you can experience the authenticity of a “low cost” Bedouin lifestyle, miles away from “ordinary” life.
The Nabataeans, an ancient Arab Nomadic tribe responsible for the architectural marvels in Petra left their mark in the desert of Wadi Rum as well. You can find remains of temples and water systems in key areas in the Rum Desert in addition to carvings and locations markers used by the ancient traders.
Hidden Gems of the Nabataean Kingdom
Enjoy the Distinctive Experience of Wadi Rum
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