25 (Petra) -- Jordan Trail, a 650km path that spans the full length of the Kingdom from
Umm Qais to the Red Sea, has been shortlisted for the 'Best in Adventure' category at the International Travel & Tourism Awards, presented by WTM London on November 5th.
In addition, the group toured Jerash, the most complete Roman site in the world, the Mamluk Castle of Ajloun, and the magnificent site of
Umm Qais, which provided views of the Golan Heights, Lake Tiberias, Lebanon and Palestine.
In addition, the group toured Jerash, the most complete Roman site in the world; the Mamluk Castle of Ajloun and the magnificent site of
Umm Qais, which provided views of the Golan Heights, Lake Tiberias, Lebanon and Palestine.
From North you will find
Umm Qais, Ajlun castle, Jerash than going to Amman you will find Roman Theatre, Amman Citadel (Jabal al - Qal'a) , continuing to the south there are places like Al Karak castle, Wadi Rum, Petra -- one of the 7 wonders of the World.
Jordan, already a global cultural tourism attraction, with many historical sites such as Petra, the Dead Sea, Roma ruins at
Umm Qais and John the
Having spent much of the last two weeks traversing from
Umm Qais to Petra and most places in between, there are a few things the government and tourism sector businesses need to do to maintain the continual inflow of tourists and make their experiences so wonderful that they will be the best sales people for Jordan when they go back
Umm Qais, arrived to Beirut three months ago along with her 13-year-old son, and two daughters, after the assassination of her husband by gunmen.
The next day I planned a day of activities covering much of the north western area of Jordan, taking in the ruins of the Decapolis city Gadara, now known as
Umm Qais; the roman city of Gerasa, better known as Jerash and Qasr Ajloun.
The tour then heads to
Umm Qais, known as Gadar in antiquity, with a magnificent view over the Jordan Valley and Sea of Galilee.
The interpretation of burial goods and burial customs as reflecting social status has been convincingly argued by several scholars.(3) Although much later, from late antiquity, an interesting example of a professional buried with the tools of his trade is the grave of a dentist discovered at
Umm Qais, Jordan.(4)
30 (Petra) -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II spent Tuesday afternoon in
Umm Qais, Irbid, one of Jordan's top tourist attractions.