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Lent in the Desert: A Journey into the Exodus Landscape of Jordan

The desert has long occupied a central role in the cultural memory of the ancient Near East. In the narrative of the Exodus, it is portrayed as a place of wandering, testing, and renewal—a stark terrain that shapes identity through the trials of ...

Lot’s Pillar in Jordan: Between Myth, Geology, and Tourism

Rising from the arid landscape along the shores of the Dead Sea, Lot’s Pillar is a striking rock formation that has intrigued travelers, scholars, and curious visitors for centuries. Tradition identifies it as the salt pillar into which Lot’s ...

The Jordan Trail: A Pilgrimage Route for the Jubilee Year

Stretching over 675 kilometers from Um Qais in the north to Aqaba on the Red Sea, the Jordan Trail is one of the most captivating long-distance routes in the Middle East–and probably in the whole world. ...

Amman in Celebration: When Lent and Ramadan coincide

This year, two sacred traditions unfold together—Ramadan and Lent—shaping daily life across Jordan. In Amman, a city where history and culture intertwine, this rare overlap highlights a deep-rooted tradition of coexistence.

Beyond Petra: Jordan’s Overlooked Sacred Sites and Traditions

Jordan, situated at the heart of the Middle East, has long been a crossroads of civilizations and faiths. Its landscapes are dotted with sites of profound religious significance, reflecting a tapestry of spiritual traditions that have ...

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