Information

Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom holds some of the great mysteries of the Holy Land -- and some pretty good deals, too. The ancient Nabatean city of Petra is one of those proverbial places to see before you die.

Members: 32
Latest Activity: Nov 15, 2021

Discussion Forum

As the Dead Sea shrinks, Jordan fights to win back tourists

Started by Jeffrey Kunst Nov 15, 2021.

Beyond Petra: 5 dramatic desert treasures of Jordan

Started by Iberia Airlines Mar 19, 2018.

News from Petra, Jordan's jawdropping jewel

Started by Tripatini Aug 14, 2017.

HKJordan Blog Feed

Loading… Loading feed

Comment Wall

Comment

You need to be a member of Jordan to add comments!

Comment by José Balido on August 2, 2010 at 10:04pm
There is nothing inside that building, Nayaz?? That's really wild! The fact they would spend all that time carving that incredibly beautiful façade for a storage area really tells you something about the culture.

Me too, John K, never been but really want to go!
Comment by Nayaz Noor on August 2, 2010 at 9:45pm
Hi John,

If you are referring to the " Khazanah", there is really nothing inside. It was meant to be a storage area. However, the exquisite carving and the hue of the rose red sandstone is still vivid and visible in many areas. That's the real beauty of this place!

The fact that over 20000 Nabateans lived here is simply amazing!

Nayaz
Comment by Sam Scribe on August 2, 2010 at 9:09pm
Bloomberg News reports that Jordan tourism is up 24% and revenues are up 28% for the first half of 2010 compared with the first half of 2009. I know that Lebanon's tourism was up about 30% for 2009, so if Jordan's was, too, then the current jump is even more impressive. Is it too late to invest in hotels in these countries? :-)
Comment by Sarah Irving on March 25, 2010 at 3:18pm
Comment by John Kipper on January 27, 2010 at 9:18am
How-dee Jordan lovers! Never been myself but everytime I see a picture of Petra I think that must be one of the world's most intriguing places. Definitely want to go!! But here's my question:

WHAT'S INSIDE THAT BUILDING???

We always see pictures of the outside, has anybody actually seen the inside? I mean is it a church? A museum? Is there a Starbucks in there??? Anything worth a picture in there? Inquiring minds want to know!
Comment by Nayaz Noor on November 7, 2009 at 12:39am
Hi, has anyone stayed recently in the Jebel Rum Camp?
Any feedback would be appreciated.
 
 
 

Your Travel Pix

  • ADD PIX
  • SEE MORE

Groups

© 2024   Created by EnLinea Media.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service