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Tel Mar Elias: A Sacred Journey Through Jordan’s Natural Beauty

The archaeological site of Tel Mar Elias holds deep spiritual and historical significance. This ancient location has been revered as a holy site for millennia by peoples belonging in different monotheistic traditions. Located slightly outside the ...

From ancient caravans to modern hikes: Discover the Jordan Trail

The Jordan Trail is a fascinating, extensive hiking route that stretches approximately 675 kilometers (420 miles) from the northern tip of Jordan at Umm Qais to the southern port of Aqaba. Named by ...

Wadi Rum’s timeless beauty: starry nights and Byzantine hermits

The Wadi Rum, a stunning valley in southern Jordan, is known for its scenery, history, and religious significance. This vast desert, also known as the Valley of the Moon, has been a crossroad for different cultures and religions throughout the ...

The rich tradition of Jordanian wine (possibly poured at the Last Supper)

Hospitality, a cornerstone of biblical values, is almost synonymous with the sharing of wine. In the Mediterranean, wine has always been a common drink –but also much more than that. Since Early Antiquity, wine is considered a symbol of ...

A Mosaic of faiths: Atop Mount Nebo

Towering over the Jordan Valley, Mount Nebo is a holy site that resonates across all monotheistic traditions. While the mountain itself offers a stunning view, its true treasures are (quite literally) below your feet: the floors of its Byzantine ...

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