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The Madaba Map is a puzzle that’s still unsolved

When we talk about late Roman and Byzantine art, we’re inevitably talking about mosaics. The art of composing images with colored tesserae, inherited from classical Greek decorative arts, reached an ...

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 ...

Jordan is home to some of the oldest olive trees in the world

The olive tree (Olea Europaea) is a tree native to the Mediterranean Basin that has been cultivated at least since the 6th century BCE. Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan are believed to be the tree’s regions of origin. As expected, ...

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 ...

Posts about holy jordan

The Madaba Map is a puzzle that’s still unsolved

From ancient caravans to modern hikes: Discover the Jordan Trail

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

Jordan is home to some of the oldest olive trees in the world

A Mosaic of faiths: Atop Mount Nebo

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