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Embark on a journey through Jordan! From the ancient wonders of Petra and Jerash to the salty waters of the Dead Sea and delicious local flavors, test your knowledge of this historic kingdom.
Desert Explorer 0–4 · Friendly Wanderer 5–8 · Honorary Jordanian 9–10
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Although named 'The Treasury' due to a bedouin legend that bandits hid loot inside the stone urn on the second level, Al-Khazneh was actually constructed as a mausoleum for the Nabataean King Aretas IV in the 1st century AD. Archaeologists found burial chambers beneath it.
Photo: Al_Khazneh_Petra.jpg: Graham Racher from London, UK derivative work: MrPanyGoff, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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The Jordan River flows from the north through the Jordan Rift Valley and empties directly into the Dead Sea. Because the Dead Sea has no outlet, water only escapes through evaporation, leaving behind a super-salty environment where tourists can float effortlessly.
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The Roman Theater of Amman is a spectacular three-tiered structure carved into the hillside. It was built during the reign of Antoninus Pius and could host about 6,000 people. It is still used today for cultural events and concerts due to its incredible acoustics.
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Mansaf is Jordan's beloved national dish, featuring lamb cooked in a rich broth made from jameed—a hard, dry yogurt made from ewe or goat's milk. Traditionally, it is served on a large platter over flatbread and rice, and eaten with the right hand.
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Established in 1989, the Dana Biosphere Reserve covers over 300 square kilometers. It is unique because it spans Mediterranean, Irano-Turanian, Saharo-Arabian, and Sudanian penetration zones, allowing an incredibly diverse range of plants and animals to thrive.
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Jerash was a key member of the Decapolis, a group of ten cities on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire valued for their Greek and Roman culture. Today, Jerash is one of the world's best-preserved Roman provincial cities, famous for its grand oval plaza.
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Wadi Rum is widely known as the Valley of the Moon due to its surreal, otherworldly landscapes of sandstone and granite. Its dramatic red dunes and rock formations have made it a favorite filming location for Hollywood movies like 'The Martian' and 'Dune'.
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Queen Rania Al-Yassin was born in Kuwait City to Palestinian parents. She earned a degree in Business Administration from the American University in Cairo before moving to Amman, where she met the then-Prince Abdullah. She is globally recognized for her advocacy in education.
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Aqaba is Jordan's sole seaport, situated on the Gulf of Aqaba, which is an inlet of the Red Sea. This strategic location provides Jordan with crucial trade routes and a popular resort destination famous for its vibrant coral reefs and scuba diving.
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Quseir Amra, built by the Umayyad caliphate, is renowned for its well-preserved frescoes that depict people, animals, and mythological figures. This figurative art is rare in early Islamic architecture, making the desert castle an invaluable historical treasure.
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