Living and Traveling in Jordan
About the Jordanian Desert Castles Essentially, the Desert Castles are a group of castles across the Levant. The Umayyad built most of them between 660 and 750 during the Umayyad Caliphate. In the past, the castles connected trade routes between Medina and Damascus, the former capital of the caliphate. Up to now, the original use …
About Karak Castle Karak Castle was one of the most important fortresses built by the Crusaders in the 12th century. It is one of many castles in Jordan and a top tourist historical site. It is located in the center of Jordan along the King's Highway. You may overlook it easily on an itinerary to …
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The North the Kingdom has plenty to offer and especially in Spring time you should go, as temperatures are mild and vegetation is green. You can see everything in a different setting and can go to forests, see dams, re-discover old ruins or just hike some of the less famous destinations that are not necessarily …
An overview of the best places and experiences in Jordan and when to go there! The perfect travel calendar from January to December with detailed info of what you can experience, what to see and what is the best time to go.
