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Art Destination Jordan

Art Destination Jordan

In the North of Jordan

Some archaeological sites and other tourist attractions in northern regions

Jerash - Gerasa

One of the largest and best-preserved late antique cities in the Middle East. Mainly Roman buildings, but also Byzantine churches and Umayyad structures.

Ajloun

Northern hilly area whose Forest Reserve offers a unique environmental and architectural experience, with a Bizantine pilgrimage site nearby.

Ajloun Castle

Impressive Muslim fortress, built by the Ayyubids on Saladin's order in 1183 AD, later expanded by the Mamluks in the 13th century.

Academy for Nature Conservation

Center for environmental training, Ajloun, designed by architect Ammar Khammash. Open for visitors, with restaurant and shops of local crafts and food.

Tell Mar Elias

Ruins of a Byzantine church on a hilltop, still a place of pilgrimage related to the prophet Elijah venerated by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

Gadara - Umm Qais

City of the Decapolis with remains from Roman and Byzantine times, a late Ottoman village, and a tunnel of the antique water supply system.

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Amman

As-Salt

Gadara

Jerash

Madaba

Mount Nebo

Petra

Qusayr Amra

Umm er-Rasas

Wadi Rum

In the North of Jordan

Some archaeological sites and other tourist attractions in northern regions

Jerash - Gerasa

Ajloun

Ajloun Castle

Academy for Nature Conservation

Tell Mar Elias

Gadara - Umm Qais

Art Destination Jordan