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Situated in the Middle East where it borders with Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Israel and Syria, Jordan is a wonderful country to visit for those interested in history and culture as it is rich in both.
Jordan’s main airport is a short distance outside the capital, Amman. Queen Alia International Airport (airport code: AMM) welcomes flights from many of the world’s major airlines. From London there is a good choice of flights to Jordan, including some which are direct and others with one stop.
Direct flights from London to Jordan are available with United Airlines, British Airways, BMI and Royal Jordanian, all with a flight time of around five and a quarter hours. Airlines offering indirect flights from London to Jordan include Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, Lufthansa via Frankfurt, Air France via Paris, Egyptair via Cairo and El Al Israel Airlines via Tel Aviv.
The Tourist Attractions of Jordan
As a country which has seen many different civilisations come and go, Jordan has a real wealth of history and culture which can be seen all over the country.Amman As well as being the capital and largest city of Jordan, Amman is the main entry point for international visitors. Tourist infrastructure is constantly being improved with the additions of high class hotels as well as other modern facilities such as shopping malls. So although Jordan makes a good base from which to explore other regions of the country, there is also plenty here for visitors to see also.
Historical attractions include the Citadel which is also home to the National Archaeological Museum. There are some fascinating displays and exhibits here including remnants of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Other important historical structures include the Roman Temple of Herakles, a Nymphaeum and a Roman Theatre.
Petra
The most popular of attractions in Jordan is the ancient city of Petra. This was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom from about the 6th century BC. The city grew though was significantly damaged by earthquake and as a result was eventually abandoned. In the 1800’s, having been lost to the memories of Westerners, Petra was rediscovered.
The most spectacular and famous building in Petra is called the Treasury. This is a huge building carved out of the sandstone cliff-face. The whole site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in 1985 and in 2007 it was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Jaresh
Second to Petra as the most popular attraction in Jordan is the ancient city of Jaresh. Here you’ll find one of the largest Roman ruins in the Middle East, situated within easy reach of Amman. There are multiple Roman structures here including Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Artemis, the Hippodrome and the Oval Plaza, all in addition to the interesting Jaresh Archaeological Museum.
The Dead Sea
For a break from all of your archaeological expeditions, visit the Dead Sea. This relatively small expanse of water is famous for its very high salt content and is located at the lowest point on earth – 394.6 metres (1269 feet) below sea level. Everyone who visits the Dead Sea should try swimming in it, as because of its high salt content you will float far easier than you would in common sea water!