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20.12.07 Trip to Al Khazneh
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Jordan is not only known for being a religious city but it is also famous because of its beautiful and stunning landmarks. Among these splendid spots is the Al Khazneh. It is known to be one of the most elaborate structures in Petra, a city in Jordan.
The Al Khazneh was carved out of a fine […]

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19.12.07 Getting to Know Umm Qais
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Situated on the site of the ruined Hellenistic-Roman city of Gadara, Umm Qais was also known as Antiochia or Antiochia Semiramis and Seleucia. Gadara is said to be among the Ten Cities of the Decapolis.
Umm Qais served as the answers to the descriptions given by Gadara by ancient writers. It was then a strong fortress […]

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13.12.07 Rowing through the Sacred Jordan River
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A well known river in southwest Asia, Jordan River is flowing through the Great Rift Valley to the Dead Sea. It is hailed as one of the most sacred rivers in the world basing on the religious and historical events that took place in the river.

Hasbani, Banias, Dan and Iyon are the known tributaries […]

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8.12.07 Jerash: A Splendid City
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Welcome to Jerash, located in the north of Jordan and is 30 miles south of the capital Amman. It is famous for the ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa which is also called Antioch on the Golden River.

The city is regarded as among the most significant and best preserved Roman cities and it became […]

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