Jordan History makes the new tourism attractions, The Jordan
region in antiquity:
The Jordan Valley provides abundant archaeological evidence of
occupation by Paleolithic and Mesolithic hunters and gatherers. A people of
Neolithic culture, similar to that found around the Mediterranean littoral,
introduced agriculture in the region. By the eighth millennium B.C., this
Neolithic culture had developed into a sedentary way of life. Settlements at Bayda
on the East Bank and Jericho on the West Bank date from this period and may have
been history's first "cities." Bronze Age towns produced a high order of
civilization and carried on a brisk trade with Egypt, which exercised a dominant
influence in the Jordan Valley in the third millennium. This thriving urban
culture ended after 2000 B.C., when large numbers of Semitic nomads, identified
collectively as the Amorites, entered the region, which
became known as Canaan. Over a period of 500 years, the nomads encroached on the
settled areas, gradually assimilated their inhabitants, and--by the middle of
the second millennium--settled in the Jordan Valley, which became a Semitic language area.
At about this time, Abraham (known to the Arabs as Ibrahim) and his household
entered the area from the direction of Mesopotamia. The Canaanites and others
referred to this nomadic group of western Semites as the habiru,
meaning wanderers or outsiders. The name Hebrew probably derived from
this term. More abrupt was the incursion of the Hyksos from the north who passed
through Canaan on their way to Egypt. (References: The Library of American
Congress)
Our Tour Packages in Jordan: we classified Jordan tours
for 3 styles as follow:
This country full of attractions from south to the north,
cities includes tours in Jordan are: Aquaba Port, Amman (the Capital), Madaba,
Petra, Wadi Rum, The Dead Sea Coast, Jerash, and Um Qais. Every century marked
itself in Jordan.
Amman,
Kings Highway and Madaba:Amman is a busy commercial and
administrative center with many fine hotels, restaurants, art galleries and
museums. Shopping amenities vary from old markets and souqs full of gold and
spices to modern boutiques offering local handicrafts and imported fashions. The King's Highway winds its way through the different ecological zones of
the country, including forested highlands, open farmland plateaus, deep ravines,
the edge of the eastern desert, and the warm tropical Gulf of Aqaba.
Petra:When
Harrison Ford finally found the Holy Grail inside the Khaznat al-Faron at Petra,
at the climax of the film Indiana Jones and the last Crusade, a new myth
was born. But Ford, and his scriptwriters, were only following in a long line of
people who have contributed to the myths, misinformation and confusion
surrounding the fabled "rose-red city" of Petra - not only since its rediscovery
in 1812 but as far back as the Middle Ages.
Wadi Rum:Famously described
by T. E. Lawrence as "vast, echoing and God-like," and acclaimed by many as one
of the most stunning deserts capes in the world, Wadi Rum is a nature-lover's
paradise. The vast beauty of Wadi Rum can be further explored on 4x4 vehicle
tours that take you deep into the heart of the desert. Camping, hiking and
camel riding are only a few of the activities that can be organized through
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Jerash:A close second to
Petra on the list of favorite destinations in Jordan, the ancient city of Jerash
boasts as unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years.
Um Qais:
in addition to Jerash and Amman,
Gadara ( now Umm Qais ) and Pella
( now Tabaqat Fahil ) were once Decapolis cities, and each has
unique appeal. Famous for the biblical story of the Gadarene Swine, was renewed
in its time as a cultural centre. Perched on a splendid hill top overlooking the
Jordan Valley and the sea of Galilee, Umm Qais boasts impressive ancient
remains.
Aqaba
& the Dead Sea:Aqaba, with its
clean sandy beaches and transparent waters, is an ideal location for both
relaxation and water sports.
Sunbathing, Swimming, para-sailing, water skiing and jet skiing, are just some
of the activities to partake in.
