03 juin 2017

Jordan Tours Give Visitors A Chance To Experience Ancient Civilizations

By Ryan Lewis


There are certain countries in the Middle East that are risky to travel to even though they are beautiful and full of ancient artifacts. Many of them are either at war with one another or have tense relationships. An exception in the region is Jordan. This tiny country somehow maintains neutrality, stability, and prosperity while welcoming refugees desperate to get away from oppressive regimes. Every year thousands of tourists flock to this country to experience first hand the beauty and history of its ancient civilizations and cultures. Jordan tours are the best way to do that.

This is a small country, but there is so much to see and do, it's hard to decide where to start. The ancient city of Petra is a good choice. The Rose Red City is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world and one of its most famous archaeological sites. Touring this place is like stepping back into another world.

Visitors are invited to stroll through the Street of Facades and marvel at the Theater. Guides love to relate stories about a fabled pharaoh's treasure believed by the Bedouins to be hidden deep in the Treasury. Like a number of other structures in Petra, the dam has been renovated and restored to replicate the original plan of this city's founders, the Natabataeans.

The Royal Tombs of Petra date from about 70 A. D. The first is the Urn Tomb that can only be reached by climbing several flights of stairs. The Silk Tomb comes next. It is the most colorful of the structures. Following the Silk Tomb is the Corinthian Tomb which resembles the Treasury, but is very worn. The Palace Tomb is wide and comprised of three stories. It is believed to replicate the Golden House of Nero. The tombs, high on their hill, are an impressive sight when viewed from across the valley.

Visitors to Amman will want to tour the Citadel, the remains of an ancient structure from the Neolithic Age. The Temple of Hercules is identified by the pillars, clearly visible well before ever reaching them. Hercules' hand is a disappointment to some. It often looks massive in photos, but is somewhat less impressive in person.

There are burial caves at the Citadel that date back to the Bronze Age. Whole communities were interred here. The waiting rooms are all that is left of Al-Qasr, a massive palace built by the early Muslims.

No visit to this region would be complete without a visit to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Guides bus guests from Ammon on a day or half day tour of this amazing natural salt water lake. It's so rich in salt that everyone can enjoy floating leisurely in the therapeutic waters. The mud is rich with minerals and is a popular resource for cleansing beauty routines.

It is hard to tell someone about this amazing country that has such a wealth of history and culture. It has to been seen and experienced first hand to truly appreciate it. Once you have visited Jordan, you will want to return to it again and again.




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