{"id":24515,"date":"2021-05-05T11:18:50","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T08:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/jordan-the-story-of-a-mystical-journey\/"},"modified":"2022-08-06T17:35:23","modified_gmt":"2022-08-06T14:35:23","slug":"jordan-the-story-of-a-mystical-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/jordan-the-story-of-a-mystical-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan, the story of a mystical journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Amman<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A magnificent night view in the Ancient City of Petra.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Amman is one of the oldest cities in the world. In today\u2019s modern Amman, visitors can still see historical buildings and ruins dating from the Roman and Ottoman empires, and shop in the narrow streets and bazaars unique to Western Asia. The city castle, Roman Theater, Al Balad and Duke\u2019s Diwan are among Amman\u2019s attractions, as is the neighborhood of Jabal al-Weibdeh and the Al Balad Friday market. Amman also offers galleries and art centers; in addition, Jerash \u2013 with stunning Roman ruins \u2013 is about 50 kilometers from Amman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aqaba<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The archaeological site in Aqaba, one of Jordan\u2019s most important cities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As Jordan\u2019s only port city, Aqaba is important for both its geography and its historical depth \u2013 Aqaba is one of the most important points of West Asia. The Aqaba Heritage Museum, Aqaba Castle and the Old Christian Church are just some of the city\u2019s attractions, along with the picturesque Port Area and its seaside restaurants. There are also good diving spots near the city, including the Red Sea, Sunken Tank and Cedar Pride. Bring your diving gear<\/a> if you\u2019re going to Aqaba!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Dead Sea (Sea of Lot)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Dead Sea, where it is not possible to sink due to the water\u2019s intense salinity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Dead Sea (Lake Lot), 400 meters below sea level, is a prominent tourism center. Called the Dead Sea due to its high saline content, swimmers naturally remain buoyant in its waters. The mud of the Dead Sea is also allegedly a source of healing and regeneration; clay and mud extracted from the lake are sold in the area\u2019s shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Petra<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Petra, one of the worlds\u2019 most magnificent ancient cities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Ancient City of Petra was the capital city of the Nabateans, dating from the 4th century BC. Its magnificent facades, temples and other structures \u2013 hand-carved into rose-red sandstone \u2013 are accessed via the gorgeous Siq gorge. We recommend a full day in Petra, the crown jewel of Jordan, and also an evening, as it is particularly stunning at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wadi Rum, one of the most beautiful deserts in the world.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wadi Rum, one of the most beautiful deserts in the world.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wadi Rum enchants with its harmony of red, gold and brown. Jordan\u2019s largest valley, Wadi Rum\u2019s human settlements date from prehistoric times. Visitors can explore Wadi Rum via a camel tour or an off-road vehicle, or watch the sun rise from a hot-air balloon. Hotels, as well as Bedouin camps, offer accommodation in the desert \u2013 a magical atmosphere where star gazing is the main activity. We should also note that Wadi Rum was a setting for films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Transformers and The Martian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Wadi Mujib<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wadi Mujib, Jordan\u2019s largest canyon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Canyoning in Wadi Mujib, a river canyon 420 meters below sea level, is great fun, but Jordan\u2019s largest canyon is not suitable for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bethany<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bethany, considered the site of the baptism of Jesus Christ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The baptism site, Bethany Beyond the Jordan, is also known as Al-Maghtas, which means \u2018immersion\u2019 in Arabic. The site is considered to be the location where Jesus of Nazareth was baptized by John the Baptist. It is a pilgrimage site for Christians. The area also features Roman and Byzantine remains including churches, chapels and a monastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When to visit Jordan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sunset in Amman with historical columns and city view.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In Jordan, the months of June, July and August are exceedingly hot. December, January and February are very cold. Most visitors to Jordan plan their trips during September and October or April and May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What to eat in Jordan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fattoush, the famous salad of West Asian and Jordanian cuisine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fattoush, prepared with crisp flatbreads, lettuce, cucumber, tomato and sumac, is a prominent dish in Jordan, as is hummus, made with chickpeas, tahini, cumin and lemon juice. Mansaf, a tasty dish consisting of lamb, yoghurt and rice, is often eaten with the hand. Another staple is shwarma, a lavash wrapped around a filling of sheep, goat, chicken, turkey or beef. A typical breakfast in Jordan might falafel wraps, eggplant paste, hummus and fresh bread. You can sample these local specialties at restaurants in the Weibdeh and Al Balad districts. Also \u2013 do try the mint tea!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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