{"id":865069,"date":"2022-05-17T14:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T13:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=865069"},"modified":"2023-07-31T16:22:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T15:22:13","slug":"interesting-facts-about-jordan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/interesting-facts-about-jordan\/","title":{"rendered":"9 interesting facts about Jordan you probably never knew"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Jordan is one of the most spectacular countries in the Middle East, famed for its archaeological sites, stunning Jordanian art, beautiful landscapes, and delicious cuisine. It\u2019s home to some of the most ancient cities and natural wonders in the world, so there are plenty of fascinating things to learn about Jordan. We\u2019ve dug up 9 interesting facts about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/africa-the-middle-east\/jordan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jordan<\/a> to help inspire your trip to this incredible country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/jordan-experience?season=summer+2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jordan Experience<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-there-are-over-100-000-archaeological-sites-in-jordan\"><strong>1. There are over 100,000 archaeological sites in Jordan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most interesting facts about Jordan history and culture is that it\u2019s home to more than 100,000 archaeological and religious sites. From the iconic Rose City of Petra and the ancient Roman wonders of Jerash to the UNESCO-listed natural area of Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon, Jordan is brimming with treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/editors-pick-where-to-escape-to-next-half-term-in-7-days-or-less\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Editors pick: Where to escape to next half term in 7 days or less<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CVLNGDwtgCV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-only-15-of-petra-has-been-explored\"><strong>2. Only 15% of Petra has been explored<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/history\/article\/lost-city-petra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oldest cities in the world<\/a> and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, the UNESCO-listed Petra is one spectacular site in Jordan. It\u2019s up there with the most visited attractions in Jordan, yet only 15% of this ancient city\u2019s maze of temples, facades and tombs have been explored.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site even remained unknown to the Western world until 1812&nbsp; when a Swiss explorer named Johann Ludwig Burckhardt stumbled across it. Before that, it was believed to have been the capital city of the Nabatean Kingdom from 400 B.C. to A.D. 106.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also known as the Rose City because of the pretty pink colour of the stone\u2026 it\u2019s a place you have to see to believe. But with only around 15% of the site explored by archaeologists, there\u2019s still plenty to discover about this mysterious city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/best-of-israel-and-jordan?season=summer+2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best of Israel and Jordan<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CTxEnT_s5_t\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-the-lowest-point-on-earth-is-in-jordan\"><strong>3. The lowest point on Earth is in Jordan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most interesting facts about Jordan is that, at 420 metres below sea level, the Dead Sea here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Dead-Sea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lowest point on Earth<\/a>. But that\u2019s not the only magical thing about this place. The water in the Dead Sea is ten times saltier than ocean water, which makes you extra buoyant so you float on top of the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/why-float-dead-sea-other-facts-about-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why you float in the Dead Sea and other fascinating facts about Israel<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXG9tzcug8w\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-many-famous-movies-were-filmed-in-jordan\"><strong>4. Many famous movies were filmed in Jordan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the ancient wonders to the beautiful landscapes, Jordan is a cinematographer\u2019s paradise. That\u2019s probably why so many iconic movies were filmed here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the famous Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and you\u2019ll recognise the stunning Treasury at Petra.&nbsp;Or watch Lawrence of Arabia, The Martian, or Red Planet, and you\u2019ll see the magical mountains, cliffs, and desert lunar landscapes of Wadi Rum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The famous British archaeologist T.E. Lawrence (who inspired Lawrence of Arabia) once described Wadi Rum as \u201cvast, echoing and God-like\u201d&#8230; so you know you\u2019re in for a treat when you follow in his footsteps here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/how-to-dress-africa-middle-east\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to dress appropriately when travelling to Africa and the Middle East<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CWWQOaUs6n0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-amman-is-one-of-the-oldest-cities-on-the-planet\"><strong>5. Amman is one of the oldest cities on the planet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amman is the capital city of Jordan, but that\u2019s not its only claim to fame. The city sits on the site of Ain Ghazal, one of the world\u2019s largest Neolithic settlements with a history dating back to the Stone Age. The statues found at this site are some of the world\u2019s oldest, dating back to 7500 B.C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also archaeological evidence that shows the ancient Citadel of Amman, Jabal al-Qal\u2019a, was first settled by humans during the Early Bronze Age from 3200 &#8211; 2000 B.C. The Citadel sits on a restored Roman amphitheatre in downtown Amman. You can even see the Temple of Hercules here, a Roman religious site where you\u2019ll see giant marble fingers believed to be the remains of a statue of Hercules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit during summer and you\u2019ll enjoy concerts held in the ancient amphitheatre, or visit at sunset to hear church bells and calls to prayer ringing out as the sun sinks below the hills.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/israel-bucket-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 places to add to your Israel bucket list<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CUj_cPksmbu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-the-dead-sea-is-a-natural-spa\"><strong>6. The Dead Sea is a natural spa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cancel your next trip to the day spa and visit the Dead Sea instead! Not only can you soothe your sore muscles by floating in the salty water, but you\u2019ll also feel very calm here as bromine, a natural sedative, evaporates from the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also cover your body in the healing Dead Sea mud. The mud that lines the banks is said to be rich in minerals that help with everything from joint pain to skin issues\u2026 at the very least, it\u2019s sure to leave you with soft, exfoliated skin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/jordan-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jordan Experience with Dead Sea Extension<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CWpx5qBsq20\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-you-can-walk-across-jordan-in-40-days\"><strong>7. You can walk across Jordan in 40 days<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love to see the world on foot, you\u2019ve got to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveller.com.au\/jordan-hike-the-jordan-trails-44day-mega-hike-includes-ancient-petra-h1bkfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Jordan Trail<\/a>. It\u2019s around 647 kilometres and full of Jordan\u2019s most iconic wonders from the city of Petra and Wadi Rum to the Greco-Roman ruins at Gadara. One of the most interesting facts about Jordan? This trail takes about 40 days to traverse! But it\u2019s one of the best trails in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/christian-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exploring the Holy Lands &#8211; 7 Christian tours you can take with Trafalgar<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CaU8fx0MTbl\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-jerash-is-home-to-some-of-the-best-ancient-roman-architecture-outside-rome\"><strong>8. Jerash is home to some of the best ancient Roman architecture outside Rome<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t get enough of ancient Roman architecture? Head to Jerash! One of the most interesting facts about Jordan is this ancient city was once part of the \u2018Decapolis&#8217;. That means it was one of the ten most important cities on the eastern border of the Roman Empire. The ancient Roman ruins at Jerash are around 6,500 years old and include grand temples, theatres, plazas, and collonaded streets\u2026 and you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve stepped back in time to ancient Rome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/middle-eastern-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eat your way around Africa and the Middle East with these 15 dishes<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-mansaf-is-jordan-s-national-dish\"><strong>9. Mansaf is Jordan\u2019s national dish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about Jordanian people and culture, you\u2019ve got to dive into the delicious cuisine. Start with a steaming plate of mansaf, where a lamb shank cooks in a fermented yoghurt broth and is seasoned with cumin and paprika. It\u2019s then served on a bed of sherak (flatbread) and steamed rice and topped with pine nuts, chopped almonds, and yoghurt sauce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mansaf is a big part of Jordan\u2019s history as it&#8217;s a traditional Bedouin meal dating back to the Mamluk period of 1200 AD. It&#8217;s often served on special occasions like birthdays, weddings and graduations. Mansaf is the ultimate comfort food and we can see why it\u2019s the national dish of Jordan!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CJgcNgAL-vn\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do you know any interesting facts about Jordan? 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