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What is so special about the waters of the Jordan River?

Each year, thousands of Christian pilgrims travel to Al-Maghtas, the site recognized as the place where Jesus of Nazareth was baptized. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, also known as Bethany Beyond the Jordan, located on the banks of the Jordan ...

Explore Lot’s Cave: A biblical sanctuary uncovered

Located on the southeastern edge of the Dead Sea, the Sanctuary of Agios Lot (Greek for “Saint Lot”) is a site rich in history and religious significance. Overlooking the modern city of Safi, known in ...

Tea in Jordan: Ritual and history

In Jordan, tea is a deeply rooted symbol of hospitality, and a cornerstone of social life. This hot beverage accompanies important moments of the day, from family gatherings to formal ceremonies, echoing the welcoming spirit of Jordanians. ...

Amman's Citadel, more than an archaeological site

Rising from one of Amman’s seven historic hills, the famed Jabal Al-Qal’a (the Amman Citadel) stands as a living testament to the city’s seemingly infinite history. This L-shaped hill in the heart of Jordan’s capital has witnessed the rise and ...

Al Maghtas: The site of Christ’s baptism

Located on the east bank of the Jordan River, nine kilometers north of the Dead Sea, Al Maghtas, the famed “Bethany beyond the Jordan” of the Gospels, is a site of incalculable historical and spiritual ...

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Explore Holy Jordan

What is so special about the waters of the Jordan River?

Explore Lot’s Cave: A biblical sanctuary uncovered

Tea in Jordan: Ritual and history

Amman's Citadel, more than an archaeological site

Al Maghtas: The site of Christ’s baptism

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