Saturday, June 3, 2017

Reasons Why A Person Should Travel To Jordan

By Joyce Rogers


The Middle East is a very beautiful place. It is an area of great significance because it is right at the center of the world. This region has always played a central role in world politics since time immemorial. It is a place of top geopolitical significance. Babylon Empire once ruled the world and it is part of present day Iraq. Modern day Iran was once the Persian Empire. Jerusalem has always been a centre of religion and commerce. One needs to travel to Jordan to see that amazing side of the Middle East rarely featured in the news.

Jordan tourist attractions are many and diverse. One will never fully explore them in a short visit. There will be need for a long visit of at least more than one month so that one can fully see the many things that this nation has to offer. When the trip is over, a person will look forward to making a repeat visit.

Petra is a top Jordanian attraction. Every year, people travel from all over the world to see the ancient ruins of Petra. This was an ancient rock hewn city that was the capital of the Nabataea Kingdom. The splendor of this city is still alive all though it was constructed in 300 BC. It is a great sight to behold.

A trip to the Jordanian border with Israel is not complete without being soaked in the goodness of the Dead Sea. The sands of this sea have more than a dozen therapeutic and cosmetic benefits. This sea is of a different kind. First, it is far below sea level. Secondly, its water is salty and rich in various minerals.

Some Jordanian attractions are places of religious interest. For example, the banks of River Jordan is where Jesus Christ was baptized and where John the Baptist, preached his message of repentance. Mount Nebo is an elevated ridge found in Jordan. It is more than 800 meters above sea level and it is where Moses was granted a view of The Promised Land.

Of all the places in the Middle East, Amman and other Jordanian cities are some of the most visited places. That is because there are peaceful places where one will not find the usually Middle East issues like terrorism. The country has never experienced any major conflict despite the fact that it is ruled by a monarch. There is also a democratic parliament.

A country is just as good as its people. The Jordanian lot, are a great people who hate war and always strive for peace. Most importantly, they are very friendly. That is why tourists always feel at home in this nation. One will never get lost when in Amman or any other Jordanian city. Someone will gladly offer useful directions.

It is worthy to visit this nation. One will get full value for the amount that he will spend on the trip. Every day, there are many flights that go from different cities to Amman. Once in this city, one can organize to visit the various interesting places in the country. It is necessary to make early arrangements to avoid last minute disappointments.




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