Art and Architecture

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Day trip to Bethany Beyond the Jordan

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Bethany Beyond the Jordan, also known as Bethabara, according to the New Testament and Al Maghtas in Arabic ,means baptism or immersion. It is another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jordan, located on the eastern bank of the Jordan river. On the other side of the river is the city of Jericho, which is part […]

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Madaba – A love story of Mosaics

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After Mount Nebo our next destination was Madaba. Madaba, known as the ‘City of Mosaics‘ , is famous for its Byzantine and Umayyad-era mosaics, ancient churches, and historical landmarks. Madaba is only a 20 minute drive from Queen Alia International Airport. Tourists mostly come to Madaba to see its ancient sites and its Byzantine era

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