This article will lead you to discover the capital Amman and its riches.

Discovering the capital Amman

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Jerash's archaeological wonders

Let's follow the traces of the most important biblical sites in Jordan.

Discovering biblical sites in Jordan

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The mythical Dead Sea

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The incredible map of Palestine in Madaba. 

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On the road from Amman to Petra, during a <a href="/jordan/">trip around Jordan</a>, it's worth stopping off at Madaba. The Orthodox Church of St George is home to a magnificent map of Palestine, rendered in mosaics, that was created during the Byzantine era! It provides an insight into the ways that Christians perceived their world.

The incredible map of Palestine in Madaba.

I arrived in Madaba at the end of my <a href="/jordan/">trip to Jordan</a>. The city is normally calm and peaceful, but during my stay, things became pleasantly more animated. The town was preparing to receive a distinguished visitor, Pope Benedict XVI.

Thirty kilometers from Amman and on the legendary King's Highway, Madaba is well known for its famous mosaics. It's a very pleasant base for your stay, and located south of Amman, an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area.

Madaba Vacations

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