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Jordan Info
Jordan is situated towards the western part of Asia. The country is bordered by the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba. Jordan is surrounded by Syria, Iraq, Israel and Saudi Arabia. It is one of the middle eastern countries. The country is covered mainly by dry desert regions. There is no dearth of things to do in Jordan. Sightseeing, shopping, desert safaris, hiking-options are endless. Some of the main cities in Jordan where you can spend your holidays in Jordan are:
- Amman
- Zarqa
- Irbid
- Aqaba
- Jerash
- Kerak
- Madaba
- Petra
Jordan Tours: Sightseeing in Jordan
Avail the services of the tour operators in the country to arrange sightseeing tours in Jordan. There are great many tourist attractions in Amman, Zarqa, Petra, Jerash and other cities in Jordan. Some of the attractions in Jordan are:
- Roman Amphitheater
- Citadel
- Temple of Herakles
- Ummayad Palace
- Jordan Archaeological Museum
Jordan Archaeological Museum
Jordan Archaeological Museum was built in the year 1951. The museum is situated on the Citadel Hill in the city of Amman. It is a treasure trove of archaeological finds and artifacts covering the history and culture of the country. It has a good collection of ancient coins. The attractions of the museum are its exhibits which include the Dead Bronze scroll written in Aramaic language and the plaster statues which date back to 6000 BC.
Roman Amphitheater
The Roman Amphitheater is located towards the east of the downpart of the city of Amman. It is situated below the Citadel Hill. The Roman Amphitheater was built in the year 2 nd century AD. It can accommodate 6000 persons. The theater houses a Folklore museum and the Museum of Popular Tradition.
Tours in Jordan: Shopping in Jordan
The cities of Amman, Peltra and Aquaba are great places to enjoy fine shopping in Jordan. You will find many souks in the city centers where you can shop sand bottles, Arab kefiyas, bead jewelery, silver jewelery and water pipes. The sand bottles have intricate designs done with sand with the aid of a funnel and a knitting needle. Local t shirts, earthen ware items like oil lamps and camel figurines will form great souvenirs to carry back home. Arab kefiyas are headscarves made of cotton. You can wear the scarves with a double black headband. These scarves will protect you against the scorching desert sun.
Tours in Jordan: Gastronomical Trips
There is a good choice of restaurants in Jordan offering smashing Arab food. Besides, it offers European, Asia, American and Continental cuisines.
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