Amman Religion & Faith

Amman Religion & Faith

Amman is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and there are many Biblical references to the city, which was then known as Rabbath-Ammon. Later renamed Philadelphia (after the Ptolemaic ruler Philadelphus), the city also became part of the Decapolis League, an alliance of ten Roman-ruled cities including Jerash, Gadara (present-day Umm [...]
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Amman Leisure & Wellness

Amman Leisure & Wellness

A wide range of leisure and wellness opportunities are available for visitors to Amman. Most of the leading hotels have swimming pools, tennis courts and excellent, fully-equipped and professionally managed spas and fitness centres. Within the city are many private gyms and sports facilities as well as clubs and sports organizations for everything from horseback [...]
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Amman Conferences & Events

Amman Conferences & Events

For thousands of years Amman has been a meeting place for commercial traders and rulers throughout the region. This fact still holds true but things have changed. Today, the city offers the best and most modern comprehensive conference and meeting facilities within the region. Almost all of the major hotels in Amman offer extensive facilities [...]
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Amman Fun & Adventure

Amman Fun & Adventure

Amman is a good base for action-packed activities in the surrounding area. The Jordan Valley is just a short drive away and easily accessible for day excursions for walking, hiking, riding, sports and much more. Within Amman there is plenty of fun to be found including water parks with lots of thrilling rides to keep [...]
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Amman Culture and history

Amman Culture and history

Amman's history spans nine millennia dating back to the Stone Age. It boasts one of the largest Neolithic settlements (c.6500 BC) ever discovered in the Middle East. The Citadel hill contains early Bronze Age tombs (3300-1200 BC). By the beginning of the Iron Age Amman had become the capital of the Ammonites, referred to in [...]
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Karak Museum

Karak Museum

The Karak Archaeological Museum was established inside the old castle, which has remains from the Moabite period in the first millennium BC, going through the Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic and Crusader periods. The museum was opened in 1980. The main part of the museum is a large hall in a vault of the castle, used [...]
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Karak RELIGION & FAITH

Karak RELIGION & FAITH

The fiercest, most significant battle fought during Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH) lifetime was the Battle of Mutah (629 AD). It took the lives of his closest companions, martyred fighting against a combined Byzantine/Ghassanid army. You can visit the tombs of the venerable companion Zaid bin Harithah, Ja'far bin Abi Talib, and Abdullah bin Ruwahah in the [...]
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Karak HISTORY & CULTURE

Karak HISTORY & CULTURE

Karak Castle is a dark maze of stone-vaulted halls and endless passageways. The best preserved are underground and can be reached via a massive door (ask at the ticket desk). More imposing than beautiful, the castle is nevertheless an impressive insight into the architectural military genius of the Crusaders. With some care, you can walk [...]
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Ajloun HISTORY & CULTURE

Ajloun HISTORY & CULTURE

The Ajlun area has a long history of human settlement, due to its Mediterranean climate, dense forests, and fertile soil. This rich history is reflected in the many archaeological ruins scattered in the woodlands and surrounding villages. In the village of Tubna, the visitor will find a Zeidani mosque and a meeting hall dating back [...]
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Ajloun Sports & Nature

Ajloun Sports & Nature

Roe Deer Trail Guided or self-guided Grade: Easy Distance: 2 km Time: Less than 1 hour Group size: 4 – 18 people Description: This short circular trail starts at the campsite and offers great views over the reserve. Not far from the campsite, you will find an old stone wine press. Early in the morning, […]

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