Living and Traveling in Jordan
Mukawir or Fortress of Machaerus is a small site of castle ruins in the Madaba Governorate East of the Dead Sea and about 45 minutes South of Madaba. It is not an extraordinary site nor a must-see for short-term visitors. However, if you do a visit around the Dead Sea, Ma'in Hot Springs, Madaba or Um Ar-Rasas …
Friday 13th I joined an international group of 13 hikers to explore the Wadi Karak. The Wadi is located about a 1.5-hour drive with a bus from Amman. It is near the Southern end of the Dead Sea. A bit further on the Dead Sea Highway you can find Wadi Assal, Wadi Numeira and Wadi …
Mount Nebo Coming from Amman, we chose to go to Mount Nebo first, then to Madaba. The Mount Nebo site was renovated for about ten years before re-opening in 2016. A new church has been built on the original ruins which still serve as a foundation. The result is a really nice, light-flooded building showing …
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