Millennia of history, a lush culinary scene and fascinating heritage are hallmarks of journeys to Jordan. This country’s story dates to prehistoric settlements, bridging Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic and modern civilizations.
Petra © Jordan Tourism Board
“Jordan has always been a destination where travelers can experience history not simply by visiting monuments, but by walking through it, tasting it and meeting the people who continue its traditions,” said Ahmad Kraishan, area marketing manager, Jordan Tourism Board. “Our historic cities, archaeological sites and Christian heritage offer an extraordinary diversity of experiences within a remarkably compact destination.”
In the north, visitors will find Greco-Roman ruins, theaters, and streets lined with pillars and columns in Umm Qais, which occupies the site of the ancient city of Gadara. Also in the north, Jerash provides a powerful glimpse into the sophistication of the long-ago Roman world, with well-preserved colonnaded streets, temples, theaters, plazas and baths.
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Umm ar-Rasas features the preserved remains of Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic cultures, with ancient churches that have remarkable mosaic floors; while the city of As-Salt and its historic yellow-stone buildings, stairways and traditional homes were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021.
Amman © Jordan Tourism Board
“Jordan is a destination that rewards curiosity and invites travelers to learn,” said Danny Cohanpour, founder and CEO, Trove Tourism Development Advisors. “Its greatest strength is the diversity of its historical and cultural experiences. Every city, archaeological site and community reveals another chapter of Jordan’s story.”
In the modern capital city of Amman, visitors can take in Amman Citadel, complete with remnants of Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad civilizations. In Madaba, Byzantine-era mosaics include the sixth-century Madaba Map depicting the Holy Land. Not far away is Mount Nebo, often associated with Moses, where this archaeologically and religiously significant site comes with expansive views across the Jordan Valley. The country’s Christian heritage includes the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ (Al-Maghtas), a UNESCO World Heritage site made up of churches, chapels, monasteries and archaeological remains that continue to be an important destination for Christian pilgrimages.
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