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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972. Jordan accepted the convention on 5 May 1975, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list. As of ...
Petra. Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges. It is one of the world's most famous ...
It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. UNESCO has described Petra as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage". In 2007, Petra was voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Petra is a symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan's most-visited tourist attraction.
- 264 km² (102 sq mi)
- 1,135,300 (in 2019)
- Possibly as early as the 5th century BC
- Explore the Lost City of Petra. One of the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Jordan is Petra. This ancient city was built by the Nabataeans over 2,000 years ago.
- Tour the Umayyad Castles. The Umayyad Castles are a series of fortresses located near Amman, Jordan’s capital. They were built by the Umayyad Caliphate in the 8th century.
- Discover Roman Remains at Um er-Rasas. Another one of Jordan’s five UNESCO World Heritage Sites is the ancient Roman city of Um er-Rasas – also known as Kastrom Mefa’a.
- Immerse Yourself in Nature at Wadi Rum. Wadi Rum is a protected desert area known to many, located in the southern part of Jordan. It is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Middle East, including mountains and sand dunes.
- Petra. (i)(iii)(iv) Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia.
- Quseir Amra. (i)(iii)(iv) Built in the early 8th century beside the Wadi Butum, a seasonal watercourse, this desert establishment was both a fortress with a garrison and a residence/pleasure palace of the Umayyad caliphate.
- Um er-Rasas. (i)(iv)(vi) Located south-east of Madaba on the edge of the semi-arid steppe, this archaeological site, which started as a Roman military camp and grew to become a town from the 5th century, is largely unexcavated.
- Wadi Rum. (iii)(v)(vii) The 74,000-hectare property, inscribed as a mixed natural and cultural site, is situated in southern Jordan, near the border with Saudi Arabia.
Apr 25, 2017 · UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Jordan. A nightime view of Petra in Jordan. Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is located in Western part of Asia bordering Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Palestine, the Dead Sea, and the Red Sea.
Jul 4, 2018 · The “Rose City” is a honeycomb of hand-hewn caves, temples, and tombs carved from blushing pink sandstone in the high desert of Jordan some 2,000 years ago. Hidden by time and shifting sand,...
