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          The most popular attraction and, for some people, the only thing they know Jordan for is Petra. What a great, unique and spiritual place is Petra…           Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985 and in 2007 it was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The Treasury           Petra was established by the Nabataeans, which were known to be a nomadic Arab tribe that moved across the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula.  They were masterful merchants and genius hydrological engineers who grew wealthy through trades.  Nabataeans named their city Rekem or Rekmu, but when the Romans annexed Petra, they called it Arabia Petrea, Petra being the Greek word for “rock”.           Before entering the site, you can visit a small museum to get a brief history of what Petra was and what is in the present. Also there is a cinema room wh...

          Jerash is an ancient city with a history that goes back more than 6500 years and is one of the largest and most well preserved Roman site in the world.           Jerash is also known as “Pompeii of Middle East”. It is close to Amman, the capital of Jordan, so if you stay there it’s definetely worth visiting. The archeological site is pretty big; within its walls reaches a size of around 80 ha.           The entrance to the site is through a massive well-preserved gate, called the Arch of Hadrian. From the fist moment you see this construction you will know what to expect of your journey here. It was constructed to honor the visit of the Roman Emperor Hadrian; that’s where it also got its name. Arch of Hadrian           The Southern Theater is the largest and oldest of the three theaters of ancient Gerasa and could hold up to 3000 spectators. It was buil...