Jordan Historic buildings, Modern architecture + Peaceful pictures

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With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

Walk amid a citadel of Roman ruins, watch chariot races and shop in a bustling souk in this ancient Jordanian city.

Walk amid a citadel of Roman ruins, watch chariot races and shop in a bustling souk in this ancient Jordanian city.

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

Once the heart of Amman, this 2,000 year old amphitheater still inspires awe and highlights the genius of Roman engineering and design.

Once the heart of Amman, this 2,000 year old amphitheater still inspires awe and highlights the genius of Roman engineering and design.

One of the most famous sights in the whole of Petra, this row of tombs carved into steep cliffs is an architectural wonder in itself. 

The remains of this splendid ancient Roman place of worship give some idea of the importance of this building, originally dedicated to the goddess of hunting and fertility. 

Rows of extraordinary palaces seem to grow from within the colorful mountain rock. Climb the stairs to reach these marvels of the world. 

Walk amid a citadel of Roman ruins, watch chariot races and shop in a bustling souk in this ancient Jordanian city.

Once the heart of Amman, this 2,000 year old amphitheater still inspires awe and highlights the genius of Roman engineering and design.

One of the star attractions of the ancient Roman Jerash Archaeological Site, this remarkably complete theater is nearly 2,000 years old.

This 1,300-year-old landmark stands alone in a vast area of desert landscapes and is one of Jordan’s group of Desert Castles.

One of the star attractions of the ancient Roman Jerash Archaeological Site, this remarkably complete theater is nearly 2,000 years old.

The remains of this splendid ancient Roman place of worship give some idea of the importance of this building, originally dedicated to the goddess of hunting and fertility. 

This 1,300-year-old landmark stands alone in a vast area of desert landscapes and is one of Jordan’s group of Desert Castles.

People of any faith can enjoy the beautiful architecture of this stunning mosque, one of the most easily spotted landmarks in the city. 

The remains of this splendid ancient Roman place of worship give some idea of the importance of this building, originally dedicated to the goddess of hunting and fertility. 

Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. 

See examples of Byzantine-era mosaics and enjoy sweeping views of peaceful countryside at this hilltop pilgrimage site. 

This 1,300-year-old landmark stands alone in a vast area of desert landscapes and is one of Jordan’s group of Desert Castles.

Once the heart of Amman, this 2,000 year old amphitheater still inspires awe and highlights the genius of Roman engineering and design.

Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years.