Main sights in Jordan
Jordan, a country in the Middle East, has many tourist attractions. The country has a developed tourism infrastructure with plenty of luxury hotels and resorts, advanced transport system and a wide range of activities and cultural events.
Major tourist activities include visiting ancient sites like the worldwide famous Petra as well as observing cultural and religious sites and traditions. Petra is an archaeological city that has rock cut architecture and water conduits systemwhich was built around the 6th century BC. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985 and has been featured in many films such as Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Health tourism is also very popular in Jordan. The Dead Sea area is known for its spas. The countless mosques and churches from Middle Ages are popular destinations for pilgrims. Mount Nebo and the Mosaic Map in Madaba are popular to Christian tourists as well as the Jordan River and the Dead Sea.