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SANCTUARY OF MOSES, MOUNT NEBO, JORDAN : Mount Nebo is one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan, located 10 km west of the Roman Byzantine town of Madaba, for this is where Moses was buried. The site's association with the last days of Moses is described in moving words in Deuteromony (34:1-7). The site's other name is Pisgah: "And Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah which is opposite Jericho". From the mountaintop, which is the highest point in the Moabite range, rising to about 800 meters at its apex, you can admire the dazzling view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, to the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Centuries ago, pilgrims flocked to Mount Nebo on their final destination to visit the sanctuary. These pilgrims left behind vivid accounts of their travels, which helped archaeologists identify this sanctuary. On a clear day from the top of Mount Nebo you can see the rock where Moses stood to part the Dead Sea. Unfortuantely on the day I was there, it was foggy and visiblity is less than a mile.

SANCTUARY OF MOSES, MOUNT NEBO, JORDAN

Mount Nebo is one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan, located 10 ...

Updated: Jul 17, 2007 6:07pm PST

LOST CITY OF PETRA, JORDAN : Petra (from "petra", rock in Greek; Arabic: Al-Butrā) is an archaeological site in Jordan, lying in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah (Wadi Araba), the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. It is famous for having many stone structures carved into the rock. The long-hidden site was revealed to the Western world by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812. It was famously described as "a rose-red city half as old as time" in a Newdigate prize-winning sonnet by John William Burgon. Petra, remained accessible only to Europeans, accompanied by local guides and with armed escorts, until after World War I. Rekem is an ancient name for Petra and appears in Dead Sea scrolls. Information above is from Wikipedia

LOST CITY OF PETRA, JORDAN

Petra (from "petra", rock in Greek; Arabic: Al-Butrā) is an archa ...

Updated: Sep 10, 2009 1:54pm PST

MADABA, JORDAN : As we go south from Amman, we drived along the 5000-year-old King's Highway.This is one of the most memorable journeys in the Holy Land, passing through a string of ancient sites. The first city you come upon is Madaba, "The City of Mosaics". In many respects Madaba is a typical East Bank town which differs in one major aspect: underneath almost every house lies a fine Byzantine mosaic. Many of these mosaics have been excavated and are on display in the town's museum, but it is estimated that many more lie hidden waiting to be discovered. Madaba's chief attraction is the contemporary Greek Orthodox church of St. George. It has within it a wonderfully vivid, 6th-century Byzantine mosaic map showing the entire region from Jordan and Palestine in the north, to Egypt in the south. Above information taken from http://www.atlastours.net/jordan/madaba.html

MADABA, JORDAN

As we go south from Amman, we drived along the 5000-year-old King's Hi ...

Updated: Jul 11, 2007 8:28pm PST

AMMAN, JORDAN : One of the best known groups from Jordan’s population is the Bedouin. The Bedouins are "desert dwellers" and have learned to survive the desert's unforgiving climate. It is generally known that the majority of Jordan’s population is of Bedouin origin. Most of Jordan’s Bedouin live in the vast wasteland that extends east from the Desert Highway. All throughout the south and east of the country, their communities are marked by characteristic black goat-hair tents, canvas tents or just "found materials" for their shanties. Bedouins are constantly wandering the desert in search of water and food for their flocks. Today only a small portion of Bedouins can still be regarded as true nomads. Many have settled down to cultivate crops rather than drive their animals across the desert. Most Bedouin have combined the two lifestyles to some degree. Those Bedouins who still practice pastoralism will camp in one spot for a few months at a time, grazing their herds of goats, sheep or camels until the fodder found in the area is exhausted. It is then time to move on. Often the only concession they make to the modern world is the acquisition of a pick-up truck (to move their animals long distances), plastic water containers and perhaps a kerosene stove. Amman, is the capital of Jordan. It is a city of contrasts – a unique blend of old and new, situated on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley. The suburbs of this old city are very modern. The old area or the downtown area is more traditional with smaller businesses producing and selling everything from fabulous jewellery to everyday household items. These gallery shows the old commercial downtown area and the Bedouin camps. The information above are from http://www.visitjordan.com/MajorAttractions/Amman/tabid/64/Default.aspx and http://www.kinghussein.gov.jo/people1.html

AMMAN, JORDAN

One of the best known groups from Jordan’s population is the Bedouin. ...

Updated: Jul 19, 2007 4:37pm PST

TAYBET ZAMAN, PETRA, JORDAN : Taybet is a small village up on the mountains, 9 kilometers from Petra. The Petra Taybet Zaman Hotel is distinguished by its bedouin-style rooms. The guest rooms are each uniquely appointed, with private bathrooms, air conditioning and heat, and are tastefully furnished to compliment the village style and setting. The story of Taybet Zaman is a timeless tale. Once upon a time, an ancient Bedouin village with residences carved from the mountains called Taybeh found itself on the brink of extinction, unable to find its place in the modern world. The local mayor, Abu Firas, never lost hope. In an attempt to retain Taybeh’s rich heritage, as well as secure the livelihoods of its remaining families, Abu Firas presented an astonishingly progressive proposal to transform his village into a world-class resort. His plan was simple: to restore, conserve and modernize the Bedouin residences into a modern hotel and resort. Taybet Zaman Hotel was completed in 1994, The hotel has won numerous awards, including the 1996 British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Award and the 1997 Green Global Commendation Award.

TAYBET ZAMAN, PETRA, JORDAN

Taybet is a small village up on the mountains, 9 kilometers from Petra ...

Updated: Mar 02, 2010 12:52pm PST

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