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Towers of devotion in the Desert: Umm ar-Rasas and the Stylite Monks

In the otherworldly landscape of the Jordanian desert lies Umm ar-Rasas, an archaeological site that preserves one of the most distinctive vestiges of asceticism in the ...

How to Experience the Jubilee in Jordan

The Christian Jubilee is fundamentally a spiritual journey. Established in the 14th century, it was envisioned as a time of reconciliation, forgiveness, and inner renewal. Every Holy Year, millions set out—physically and symbolically—toward ...

Jordan and the Jubilee: A Renewed Holy Land

For centuries, millions have undertaken a pilgrimage in search of meaning, reconciliation, or a fresh start. Among the many traditions that frame these journeys, the Christian Jubilee—dating back to the 14th century—marks a moment when time ...

Asterius of Petra: Christian Traces Among Desert Stones

In the arid expanse of southern Jordan, Petra—famed for its Nabataean façades carved into rose-colored cliffs—holds narratives that extend beyond tombs and temples. From the 4th to the 6th centuries CE, the city experienced not only Roman ...

Qatayef: A Sweet That Travels Between Ramadan and Christmas

On a cobbled street in Madaba, Jordan, a house smells of orange blossom and toasted nuts. In the kitchen, a woman expertly fills soft disks of dough. She folds each one carefully, seals it with her fingertips, and arranges them on a metal tray ...

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