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Roman Ruins
We visited the Roman ruins of Jerash on a rainy day, just outside Amman. Jerash is often described as one of the most complete Roman cities still standing, and its Roman timeline is what gives the site its clarity. The city came under Roman control in 63 BCE, when the region was incorporated into the Roman […]
The Treasury
One of the most remarkable places Marty and I have visited was Petra. Hidden within the rose-colored cliffs of southern Jordan, Petra is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the world. Built more than ten thousand years ago by the Nabataeans, Petra was once a thriving desert city and an important trading center connecting Arabia, […]
