Learn Expose Jordan’S By In Addition To Acquaint Inwards Google Maps
Starting today y'all tin laissez passer the axe explore to a greater extent than than xxx historical sites throughout Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan inwards Google Street View. To tell y'all more, read today’s invitee weblog post, past times Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan. -Ed.
What a slap-up solar daytime for Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan too Jordanians! Thanks to Google Street View, nosotros tin laissez passer the axe straight off part the rich, proud too varied history of our province alongside anyone who has an Internet connection. With to a greater extent than than xxx historical sites available to explore virtually, people all over the public straight off direct hold a window into our beautiful Kingdom inwards the pump of the Middle East.
Throughout the ages, ancient civilizations direct hold left their footprints inwards Jordan. Reminders of the Silk Road which linked the regions of the public inwards commerce. Ancient cities, such equally the Romans’ Jerash too the Nabateans’ Petra. Significant religious sites, similar Mount Nebo too the River Jordan. And, to this day, nosotros hold to discovery such footprints.
With Google Street View, would-be visitors, or those but curious to larn to a greater extent than most our ancient lands, tin laissez passer the axe explore Jordan’s unique historical heritage online. That’s ane of the reasons I beloved this technology. Not alone does it connect millions of people from all corners of the world, it provides a lens on the past. And when nosotros empathize to a greater extent than most each other’s stories too cultures too histories, nosotros realize that nosotros are to a greater extent than alike than nosotros are different. That’s why nosotros must save these treasures for futurity generations. They’re a doorway to our shared narrative.
To this day, later also many trips to count, Jordan’s ancient archeological site, the Rose-Red metropolis of Petra, nonetheless fills me alongside awe. Concealed inwards regal mount gorges, visitors tin laissez passer the axe wander through the entire metropolis of Petra, imagining what life was similar inwards the thriving trading middle too working capital missive of the alphabet of the Nabataean kingdom. Carved past times paw into vibrant red, white too pinkish sandstone cliffs, it has, miraculously, survived earthquakes to withstand the try of time. Film buffs powerfulness recognize it from Indiana Jones too the Last Crusade when Harrison Ford too Sean Connery joined forces inwards their bespeak to honor the Holy Grail. Now, y'all tin laissez passer the axe measuring dorsum inwards fourth dimension too accept a narrated tour of this hidden gem, exploring the tombs, sites too amphitheater that bridge an surface area the size of lower Manhattan.
Jerash is the instant most visited site exterior Petra. It’s considered ane of the best preserved examples of Roman architecture exterior Italy. With ane click, y'all tin laissez passer the axe stroll through its ruins, walk its streets, sing inwards its theaters too contemplate life inwards its baths too temples. Before y'all leave, holler back to transportation a message through the city’s ancient whispering columns!
Mount Nebo, located 10 km due west of the Roman Byzantine town of Madaba, is ane of the most revered holy sites inwards Jordan. While you’re closed to Madaba, measuring into its historic church building to sentiment the Madaba Mosaic Map, the oldest known geographic flooring mosaic inwards fine art history.
The Madaba Mosaic Map in church building of Saint George - Madaba, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
What could live to a greater extent than relaxing than a float inwards the world’s saltiest waters? Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 catch to the Dead Sea, the lowest indicate on earth, is known to live a really therapeutic experience, thank y'all to its oxygen-rich H2O too mineral-mud.
While you’re exploring, don’t live surprised if y'all honor a medieval castle correct inwards the middle of the desert. We’ve got many—from crusader castles similar Al Karak, to Ajlun Castle built past times Saladin, to Umayyad desert castles Qasr Amra too Qasr Al Kharana.
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan remains a haven of peace too moderation inwards the Middle East. So, please, come upward too catch us. Meet too verbalize alongside our warm too hospitable people. Taste our cuisine. Learn some Arabic. Relax inwards the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea too the Ma'in Springs. Marvel at the rich colors of Wadi Rum, the spectacular desert backdrop to "The Martian." Walk inwards the footsteps of our forebears. There’s too hence much to encounter too experience.
There’s something for everyone inwards Jordan. And I couldn’t live happier that now, thank y'all to Google Maps, nosotros tin laissez passer the axe part our rich cultural heritage alongside the world. Visit g.co/Jordanhighlights to showtime your tour. As nosotros tell to all our visitors: ahlan wa sahlan. Hello too welcome.
What a slap-up solar daytime for Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan too Jordanians! Thanks to Google Street View, nosotros tin laissez passer the axe straight off part the rich, proud too varied history of our province alongside anyone who has an Internet connection. With to a greater extent than than xxx historical sites available to explore virtually, people all over the public straight off direct hold a window into our beautiful Kingdom inwards the pump of the Middle East.
Throughout the ages, ancient civilizations direct hold left their footprints inwards Jordan. Reminders of the Silk Road which linked the regions of the public inwards commerce. Ancient cities, such equally the Romans’ Jerash too the Nabateans’ Petra. Significant religious sites, similar Mount Nebo too the River Jordan. And, to this day, nosotros hold to discovery such footprints.
With Google Street View, would-be visitors, or those but curious to larn to a greater extent than most our ancient lands, tin laissez passer the axe explore Jordan’s unique historical heritage online. That’s ane of the reasons I beloved this technology. Not alone does it connect millions of people from all corners of the world, it provides a lens on the past. And when nosotros empathize to a greater extent than most each other’s stories too cultures too histories, nosotros realize that nosotros are to a greater extent than alike than nosotros are different. That’s why nosotros must save these treasures for futurity generations. They’re a doorway to our shared narrative.
To this day, later also many trips to count, Jordan’s ancient archeological site, the Rose-Red metropolis of Petra, nonetheless fills me alongside awe. Concealed inwards regal mount gorges, visitors tin laissez passer the axe wander through the entire metropolis of Petra, imagining what life was similar inwards the thriving trading middle too working capital missive of the alphabet of the Nabataean kingdom. Carved past times paw into vibrant red, white too pinkish sandstone cliffs, it has, miraculously, survived earthquakes to withstand the try of time. Film buffs powerfulness recognize it from Indiana Jones too the Last Crusade when Harrison Ford too Sean Connery joined forces inwards their bespeak to honor the Holy Grail. Now, y'all tin laissez passer the axe measuring dorsum inwards fourth dimension too accept a narrated tour of this hidden gem, exploring the tombs, sites too amphitheater that bridge an surface area the size of lower Manhattan.
The Treasury inwards Petra is estimated to live to a greater extent than than 2,000 years old
Jerash is the instant most visited site exterior Petra. It’s considered ane of the best preserved examples of Roman architecture exterior Italy. With ane click, y'all tin laissez passer the axe stroll through its ruins, walk its streets, sing inwards its theaters too contemplate life inwards its baths too temples. Before y'all leave, holler back to transportation a message through the city’s ancient whispering columns!
Jerash Roman South Theater tin laissez passer the axe jibe to a greater extent than than 3000 people
Colonnaded Street - Jerash, Jordan
Mount Nebo, located 10 km due west of the Roman Byzantine town of Madaba, is ane of the most revered holy sites inwards Jordan. While you’re closed to Madaba, measuring into its historic church building to sentiment the Madaba Mosaic Map, the oldest known geographic flooring mosaic inwards fine art history.
The Madaba Mosaic Map, created inwards sixth century AD, originally contained to a greater extent than than ii ane chiliad 1000 tesserae!
The Madaba Mosaic Map in church building of Saint George - Madaba, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
What could live to a greater extent than relaxing than a float inwards the world’s saltiest waters? Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 catch to the Dead Sea, the lowest indicate on earth, is known to live a really therapeutic experience, thank y'all to its oxygen-rich H2O too mineral-mud.
Dead Sea Panorama - Dead Sea, Jordan
Qasr Kharana - Jordan
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan remains a haven of peace too moderation inwards the Middle East. So, please, come upward too catch us. Meet too verbalize alongside our warm too hospitable people. Taste our cuisine. Learn some Arabic. Relax inwards the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea too the Ma'in Springs. Marvel at the rich colors of Wadi Rum, the spectacular desert backdrop to "The Martian." Walk inwards the footsteps of our forebears. There’s too hence much to encounter too experience.
There’s something for everyone inwards Jordan. And I couldn’t live happier that now, thank y'all to Google Maps, nosotros tin laissez passer the axe part our rich cultural heritage alongside the world. Visit g.co/Jordanhighlights to showtime your tour. As nosotros tell to all our visitors: ahlan wa sahlan. Hello too welcome.