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Wadi Mujib is an amazing canyon in the mountainous landscape to the east of the Dead Sea in western Jordan. The canyon measures more than 500 meters deep and 4 kilometer wide at the top. It was created by the river which runs into the east side of the Dead Sea at 410 meters below sea level. Wadi Mujib is one of the undiscovered gems of Jordan. Wadi Mujib canyon is Jordan's most famous river canyon and is also known as ‘The Grand Canyon of Jordan’. The sheer scale of the place offers breathtaking view with vultures, eagles and kestrels wheeling silently on rising thermals all around, and the valley floor to the right losing itself in the mistiness of the Dead Sea.
The Mujib watershed is drained by several wadis that run gently along the Jordan Highland and Plateau at elevations of 700 to 900 meters above sea level before plunging down into gorges as they approach to the Dead Sea, at about 410 meters below sea level. There is water in the Wadi year round and there are some beautiful waterfalls in the canyon. However, in the winter and spring it is closed off as there is a big danger of flash floods. But in summer there is just enough to keep you cool.
The Mujib Reserve of Wadi Mujib, which extends to the Kerak Mountain to the north and Madaba Mountain to the south, is the lowest nature reserve in the world. The 220 square kilometers reserve is regionally and internationally important, particularly for the bird life that the reserve supports. The reserve reaches 900 meters above sea level in some places and gets water flow from seven tributaries.
Wadi Mujib enjoys a magnificent biodiversity that is still being explored and documented today. Over 300 species of plants, 10 species of carnivores and numerous species of permanent and migratory birds have been recorded until this date. Some of the remote mountain and valley areas are difficult to reach, and thus offer safe havens for rare species of cats, goats and other mountain animals.
The Mujib watershed is drained by several wadis that run gently along the Jordan Highland and Plateau at elevations of 700 to 900 meters above sea level before plunging down into gorges as they approach to the Dead Sea, at about 410 meters below sea level. There is water in the Wadi year round and there are some beautiful waterfalls in the canyon. However, in the winter and spring it is closed off as there is a big danger of flash floods. But in summer there is just enough to keep you cool.
The Mujib Reserve of Wadi Mujib, which extends to the Kerak Mountain to the north and Madaba Mountain to the south, is the lowest nature reserve in the world. The 220 square kilometers reserve is regionally and internationally important, particularly for the bird life that the reserve supports. The reserve reaches 900 meters above sea level in some places and gets water flow from seven tributaries.
Wadi Mujib enjoys a magnificent biodiversity that is still being explored and documented today. Over 300 species of plants, 10 species of carnivores and numerous species of permanent and migratory birds have been recorded until this date. Some of the remote mountain and valley areas are difficult to reach, and thus offer safe havens for rare species of cats, goats and other mountain animals.
The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordering Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. The Dead Sea is one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world. It is the lowest body of water on earth, the lowest point on earth and the world's richest source of natural salts.
It is an expansive piece of water that covers over 800 square kilometers. The Dead Sea's surface and shores are 423 meters (1,388 ft) below sea level, making it the earth's lowest elevation on land. The lake is 377 meters (1,237 ft) deep, making it the deepest hyper-saline lake in the world.
As its name evokes, the Dead Sea is devoid of life due to an extremely high content of salts and minerals. The water in this lake is some ten times saltier than sea water and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several others. The water in the Dead Sea warm and is said to have curative powers and therapeutic qualities.
A unique combination of several factors makes Dead Sea's total attraction: the chemical composition of its water, the filtered sun-rays and oxygen-rich air, the mineral-rich black mud along the shoreline, and the adjacent fresh water and thermal mineral springs. The Dead Sea is flanked by mountains to the east and the rolling hills of Jerusalem to the west, giving it an almost other-worldly beauty. It has evolved into a major hub of both health & wellness tourism in the region.
Because of the extremely high salt content, one can float in the Dead Sea without even trying. Swimming here is a unique experience to have in a lifetime. The lowest spot on the face of the earth and a natural health spa - make it a site not to miss. It is the only place in the world where you can recline on the water to read a newspaper.
It is an expansive piece of water that covers over 800 square kilometers. The Dead Sea's surface and shores are 423 meters (1,388 ft) below sea level, making it the earth's lowest elevation on land. The lake is 377 meters (1,237 ft) deep, making it the deepest hyper-saline lake in the world.
As its name evokes, the Dead Sea is devoid of life due to an extremely high content of salts and minerals. The water in this lake is some ten times saltier than sea water and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several others. The water in the Dead Sea warm and is said to have curative powers and therapeutic qualities.
A unique combination of several factors makes Dead Sea's total attraction: the chemical composition of its water, the filtered sun-rays and oxygen-rich air, the mineral-rich black mud along the shoreline, and the adjacent fresh water and thermal mineral springs. The Dead Sea is flanked by mountains to the east and the rolling hills of Jerusalem to the west, giving it an almost other-worldly beauty. It has evolved into a major hub of both health & wellness tourism in the region.
Because of the extremely high salt content, one can float in the Dead Sea without even trying. Swimming here is a unique experience to have in a lifetime. The lowest spot on the face of the earth and a natural health spa - make it a site not to miss. It is the only place in the world where you can recline on the water to read a newspaper.
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Petra Archaeological Park is a historical and archeological site in Jordan. It covers an area of 264,000 square meters within Wadi Musa. The park is, without
any doubt, Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. It is a World Heritage Site registered since 1985.
The Petra Archeological Park encompasses a breathtaking landscape of pink-hued rock mountains, the focus of which is the amazing ancient city of Petra. The city was carved into the rock more than 2,000 years ago. Petra is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.
Petra is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans. The city was established possibly as early as 312 BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans. Today, it is a symbol of Jordan, as well as the country's most visited tourist attraction. The Petra Archeological Park is a world wonder.
Petra is one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage. Today the elegant site is known as the Pink City because of the rose-hued sandstone used to create the phenomenal palaces and tombs. It’s perhaps most stunning at dusk, when the ancient city is aglow with thousands of candles.
The Petra Archeological Park encompasses a breathtaking landscape of pink-hued rock mountains, the focus of which is the amazing ancient city of Petra. The city was carved into the rock more than 2,000 years ago. Petra is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.
Petra is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans. The city was established possibly as early as 312 BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans. Today, it is a symbol of Jordan, as well as the country's most visited tourist attraction. The Petra Archeological Park is a world wonder.
Petra is one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage. Today the elegant site is known as the Pink City because of the rose-hued sandstone used to create the phenomenal palaces and tombs. It’s perhaps most stunning at dusk, when the ancient city is aglow with thousands of candles.
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