Historic sites in Jordan
If you’re looking to explore Historic Sites in Jordan and the surrounding area then you can explore our interactive map above or navigate further by using the links below.
There’s a fantastic selection of
Historic Sites in Jordan and you can plan some great things to see on your trips by browsing our selection. Once you’ve explored the
Historic Sites in Jordan you can use our itinerary planner tool to plan out your trip and then print off a free pocket guidebook.
Our database of historic sites is growing all the time, but we may not cover them all. Remember, if you know of other
Historic Sites in Jordan, you can always add them to Historvius now by visiting our upload page.
Historical sites in Jordan : Site Index
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Ajlun Castle
A grand medieval castle commissioned by Saladin, Ajlun Castle is an excellent example of Ayyubid-era fortifications which is now a tourist attraction and museum.
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Bethany Beyond the Jordan
Bethany Beyond the Jordan is said to be the site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus.
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Jerash
Jerash in Jordan was once a thriving Roman city and is one of the world’s best preserved and most impressive set of Roman ruins.
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Petra
Petra is a famous UNESCO-listed ancient Nabataean city which later formed part of the Roman Empire.
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Qasr Amra
Qasr Amra is a UNESCO-listed eighth century desert castle in Jordan.
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Qasr Bashir
Qasr Bashir (Q’Sar Bashir) is an exceptionally well preserved fourth Century Roman fortress that lies in the Jordanian desert.
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Umm Qais
Umm Qais, also spelt Umm Qays, houses the remains of Gadara, one of the Decapolis cities.
