Dead Sea, Jordan Attractions

The Nabatean City of Petra was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and chosen by the BBC as one of the “40 Places To See Before You Die.” The famous city cut out of rock was founded by the Nabataeans in the 6th century B.C. as their capital city and is Jordan's most popular tourist attraction. To learn more, visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra

The Red Sea borders the countries of Jordan, Israel and Egypt and is one of the most famous resort areas in the world. A spectacular source of natural beauty and wondrous wildlife, the unique body of water is a noted diving site that has also been the site of expeditions by explorers such as Jacques Cousteau. To learn more about the Red Sea and its many attractions, visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_sea#Tourism

Aqaba, Jordan is located in Southern Jordan and is the Gulf of Aqaba's largest city. Holding great importance as Jordan's only seaport, Aqaba is most known today as a thriving luxury beach resort area that is home to some of the country's best scuba diving and water sports. To learn more about Aquaba, Jordan, visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqaba#Tourism

The Dead Sea has been known as “the Salt Sea,” due to its extremely high salinity of 33%, which is approximately 8 times saltier than the ocean. The high salt and mineral content makes it nearly impossible for living organisms to survive and makes it one of the most sought-after ingredients in spa treatments and cosmetic products. The Dead Sea has been known for its healing powers since the time of Herod The Great. Today, Dead Sea spas offer the opportunity to take advantage of the therapeutic benefits of this unique body of water. To learn more, visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Sea

Amman, Jordan is the country's capital and largest city with a population of nearly 3 million. One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, today Amman is considered among the most sophisticated and westernized cities of the Middle East that attracts a wide variety of visitors who enjoy the city's historic attractions as well as exciting restaurants and nightlife scene. To learn more about Amman, Jordan attractions and things to do, visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman

Mount Nebo is located in western Jordan and is believed by many in the Jewish and Christian traditions to be the final resting place of Moses. First discovered in the 1930s, the remnants of a 4th century church and monastery dedicated to Moses are located on the mountain's highest point. From that point, the mountain provides sweeping vistas of the Holy Land that extend from Jericho to Jerusalem on a clear day. To learn more about Mount Nebo, visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Nebo_(Jordan)

Madaba is a well-known town in Jordan renowned for its Byzantine mosaics and tolerant Christian citizens who live side by side by peacefully with the majority Muslim population. Madaba's most famous tourist attraction is the Mosaic map of biblical sites in St George's Church. To learn more about things to see and do in Madaba, Jordan, visit www.visitmadaba.org/Madaba.htm

Ma'in Hot Springs is a hot freshwater thermal mineral spring in Jordan. Known for its healing properties and high hydrogen sulfide composition, the spring and waterfall is located on the edge of the Dead Sea and is 264 metres below sea level. The water contains large amounts of hydrogen sulfide. To learn more about Hammamat Zarqa Ma'in Hot Springs, visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma'in_Hot_Springs

Bethany Beyond the Jordan Baptismal Site is known as the place where Jesus was baptized. Located approximately 10 km north of the Dead Sea and 50 km west of Amman, the Bethany region of Jordan is where John The Baptist is known to have lived and the place where it is believed that Jesus was baptized. The site has been added to a suggested list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. To learn more about visiting Bethany Beyond the Jordan, go to whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1556/