Jordan

Jordan (Arabic: الأردن), is formally recognized as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Arabic الْمَمْلَكَةُ الْأُرْدُنِيَةُ الْهَاشِمِيَة‎). Positioned at the convergence of Asia, Africa, and Europe, this country finds its place within the Levant region on the East Bank of the Jordan River.

Jordan shares its borders with various neighboring nations: Saudi Arabia to the south and east, Iraq to the northeast, Syria to the north, and the Palestinian West Bank and Israel to the west. The western border of Jordan is marked by the Dead Sea, while in the southwest, it boasts a 26-kilometer (16-mile) coastline along the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba, serving as a demarcation from Egypt.

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Iraq-al-Amir

Not far from Amman is the palace of Irak-al-Amir, with a restored Hellenistic residence (2nd century BC).

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Jerash, a historic city in Jordan

Jerash (Jerash) is an ancient city in northern Jordan, 48 kilometres from Amman. This surviving shard of the Roman Empire is one of the best outside Italy. The majestic ruins of the city of Gerasa are Jordan's outstanding attraction,... read more

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Umm al-Jimal

Located just 10 km from the Syrian border and about 20 km east of Mafraq, it is a unique monument of ancient civilisations - the ruins of numerous stone buildings (some dating back to the 2nd century BC), churches, Roman barracks and def... read more

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Umm Qais (Ghadara)

One of the cities of the Greco-Roman Decapolis was largely destroyed by the Turks. Now, in addition to what remains of the ancient city, visitors can see the restored residence of the Turkish governor, the Archaeological Museum, and from the hills... read more

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Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

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Israel

Church of the Visitation

The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.

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Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

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