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81 Historical Places to Visit Near Red Desert Sand Dunes

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Historical Places to Visit Near Red Desert Sand Dunes

  1. 1. Old Market and French Colonial Architecture
  2. 2. Temple of Artemis Jerash
  3. 3. South Theater
  4. 4. North Theater
  5. 5. Cardo Maximus
  6. 6. Oval Plaza
  7. 7. Hadrian's Arch
  8. 8. Arab Revolt Plaza
  9. 9. Aqaba Castle
  10. 10. Lawrence's Spring
  11. 11. Al-Khazneh
  12. 12. Roman Amphitheater
  13. 13. Amman Citadel
  14. 14. Ajloun
  15. 15. Al Salt
  16. 16. Karak
  17. 17. Madaba
  18. 18. Jerash
  19. 19. Ajami neighborhood
  20. 20. Andromeda's Rock
  21. 21. Kedumim Square
  22. 22. Karak Castle
  23. 23. Mar Elias (Prophet Elijah's Church)
  24. 24. Ajloun Castle
  25. 25. Al Khader Church
  26. 26. Great Mosque of Salt
  27. 27. Qala'at alRabad
  28. 28. Al Hamman Street
  29. 29. Abu Jaber House
  30. 30. Karak Old City
  31. 31. Shrine of AlKhazali
  32. 32. Peter's Church
  33. 33. Baptism Site
  34. 34. Lot’s Cave
  35. 35. Burnt Palace
  36. 36. Church of the Apostles
  37. 37. Mount Nebo
  38. 38. Madaba Mosaic Map
  39. 39. Church of St Theodore
  40. 40. Hippodrome
  41. 41. Nymphaeum
  42. 42. Jaffa Old City
  43. 43. Old City of Acre
  44. 44. White Mosque
  45. 45. Mount of Precipice
  46. 46. Mary’s Well
  47. 47. Tiberias Old City
  48. 48. Mount of Beatitudes
  49. 49. German Colony
  50. 50. Neve Tzedek Quarter
  51. 51. Rothschild Boulevard
  52. 52. Acre Crusader Fortress
  53. 53. Mount of Olives
  54. 54. Via Dolorosa
  55. 55. Tower of David (Jerusalem Citadel)
  56. 56. Church of the Holy Sepulchre
  57. 57. Jaffa (Yafo)
  58. 58. Bethlehem
  59. 59. Acre (Akko)
  60. 60. Nazareth
  61. 61. Jerusalem
  62. 62. Church of the Nativity
  63. 63. Jaffa Port
  64. 64. Yafo Old City
  65. 65. Solomon's Pools
  66. 66. Catherine's Church
  67. 67. Bethlehem Old City
  68. 68. Rachel's Tomb
  69. 69. Shepherds' Field
  70. 70. Manger Square
  71. 71. Milk Grotto
  72. 72. Jaffa Clock Tower
  73. 73. Tzfat Old City
  74. 74. Abuhav Synagogue
  75. 75. Underground Prisoners Museum
  76. 76. Turkish Bath Museum
  77. 77. Khan alUmdan
  78. 78. Akko Walls
  79. 79. Templar Tunnel
  80. 80. Knights' Halls
  81. 81. Acre Port
Old Market and French Colonial Architecture
Historical Site
Kampot, a serene town in southern Cambodia, is renowned for its well-preserved French colonial archi..
Temple of Artemis Jerash
Historical Landmark
The Temple of Artemis Jerash is a magnificent ancient structure located in the city of Jerash in Jor..
South Theater
Historical Landmark
The South Theater is a significant historical site located in the ancient city of Jerash in Jordan. ..
North Theater
Historical Landmark
The North Theater of Jerash in Jordan is a splendid example of Roman architectural grandeur and cult..
Cardo Maximus
Historical Landmark
Cardo Maximus, situated in Jerash, Jordan, represents one of the most well-preserved remnants of Rom..
Oval Plaza
Historic Site
Oval Plaza in Jerash is an ancient architectural marvel, part of the ruins of the ancient Roman city..
Hadrian's Arch
Historical Landmark
Hadrian's Arch, also known as the Triumphal Arch of Hadrian, is an ancient architectural marvel loca..
Arab Revolt Plaza
Historical Landmark
Arab Revolt Plaza is a significant historical site located in the coastal city of Aqaba, the only se..
Aqaba Castle
Historic Site
Aqaba Castle, also known as Aqaba Fort, is a historic fortress located in the coastal city of Aqaba,..
Lawrence's Spring
Historic Site/Natural Attraction
Lawrence’s Spring is situated in the mesmerizing desert landscape of Wadi Rum, also known as 'The Va..
Al-Khazneh
Historical Landmark
Al-Khazneh, also known as The Treasury, is one of the most elaborate temples in the ancient Arab Nab..
Roman Amphitheater
Historical Landmark
Situated in the heart of Amman, the capital city of Jordan, the Roman Amphitheater is a remarkable r..
Amman Citadel
Historical Landmark
The Amman Citadel is a historical site located at the center of downtown Amman, Jordan. Known locall..
Ajloun
Historical & Cultural Site
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Ajloun, also spelled Ajlun, is a historical town located in the north of Jordan, surrounded by ferti..
Al Salt
Historic Town
Al Salt is a historic town in Jordan, known for its well-preserved Ottoman-style architecture and an..
Karak
Historical landmark
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Karak is a city in Jordan known for its history and architectural landmarks. Located to the south of..
Madaba
Cultural and Historical City
17
Madaba is a city in central Jordan located south of the capital Amman, known for its historical and ..
Jerash
Historical Site
18
Jerash, located in the north of Jordan, is famous for its ancient Roman architecture and ruins, comp..
Ajami neighborhood
Historical neighborhood
Ajami is a historical neighborhood located in the southern part of Jaffa, which is now part of Tel A..
Andromeda's Rock
Historical Landmark
Andromeda's Rock is a legendary site located just off the coast of Jaffa, an ancient port city that ..
Kedumim Square
Historical Landmark
Kedumim Square is at the heart of Jaffa, an ancient port city that has now become a part of the mode..
Karak Castle
Historical Landmark
Karak Castle, also known as Kerak Castle, is a large crusader castle located in Karak, Jordan. It's ..
Mar Elias (Prophet Elijah's Church)
Religious Site, Historical Site
Mar Elias, also known as Prophet Elijah's Church, is nestled in the historical region of Ajloun, in ..
Ajloun Castle
Historical landmark
Ajloun Castle, also known as Qal'at Ar-Rabad, is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in the northw..
Al Khader Church
Historical Landmark
The Al Khader Church, situated in the historical city of Al Salt in Jordan, stands as an emblematic ..
Great Mosque of Salt
Historical Landmark
The Great Mosque of Salt is a significant historical and religious landmark located in the heart of ..
Qala'at alRabad
Historical Landmark
Qala'at al-Rabad, also known as Ajloun Castle, is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in northwest..
Al Hamman Street
Historical
Al Hamman Street is one of the key thoroughfares in the historic city of Al Salt in Jordan. Nestled ..
Abu Jaber House
Historic House Museum
Abu Jaber House is a historic mansion that represents the apex of the Ottoman era architecture in Al..
Karak Old City
Historical Landmark
Karak Old City in Karak, Jordan, is a historical gem with a profound past that dates back to the Moa..
Shrine of AlKhazali
Historical Site
The Shrine of AlKhazali is located in the desert of Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, ..
Peter's Church
Historical Site
St. Peter's Church is a historically significant place of worship located in the ancient port city o..
Baptism Site
Historical Landmark
The Baptism Site, also known as Al-Maghtas, is a religious and archaeological site situated on the e..
Lot’s Cave
Historical & Religious Site
Lot's Cave, also known as Lot's Grotto or Cave of Lot, is an archaeological and religious site locat..
Burnt Palace
Historical Landmark
The Burnt Palace, located in Madaba, Jordan, is a historically significant archaeological site that ..
Church of the Apostles
Historical Landmark
The Church of the Apostles is a significant religious and historical site located in Madaba, Jordan...
Mount Nebo
Historical/Religious site
Mount Nebo is an elevated ridge in Madaba, Jordan, approximately 817 meters (2680 feet) above sea le..
Madaba Mosaic Map
Historical Landmark
The Madaba Mosaic Map is an ancient floor mosaic located in the Byzantine church of Saint George in ..
Church of St Theodore
Historic Site
The Church of St Theodore in Jerash, Jordan, is an ancient religious site that bears witness to the ..
Hippodrome
Historical Landmark
The Hippodrome in Jerash is a remarkable historical site located within the ruins of the ancient Gre..
Nymphaeum
Ancient Historical Site
The Nymphaeum in Jerash, Jordan, is an ancient public fountain that dates back to the Roman period, ..
Jaffa Old City
Historic Site
Jaffa Old City, known as Yafo in Hebrew, is an ancient port city with an approximately 4,000-year-ol..
Old City of Acre
Historical Landmark
The Old City of Acre, also known as Akko, is a historic gem located in the Northern District of Isra..
White Mosque
Historic site, Religious site
The White Mosque is located in the heart of Nazareth, Israel, and is an important historical and cul..
Mount of Precipice
Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
The Mount of Precipice, also known as Mount Kedumim, is a significant and historical mountain locate..
Mary’s Well
Historical Landmark
Mary's Well is a cultural and historical symbol located in the heart of Nazareth, Israel. Often cons..
Tiberias Old City
Historical Site
Tiberias Old City is a historical area located in the modern city of Tiberias in Israel, along the w..
Mount of Beatitudes
Historical & Religious Site
The Mount of Beatitudes is a hill in northern Israel, near the city of Tiberias, on the northwestern..
German Colony
Historic Neighborhood
The German Colony in Haifa, Israel, is a picturesque and historic neighborhood situated at the foot ..
Neve Tzedek Quarter
Historical Quarter
Neve Tzedek Quarter is one of Tel Aviv's oldest districts, known for its charming architecture, narr..
Rothschild Boulevard
Cultural and Historical Site
Rothschild Boulevard is one of the key landmarks in Tel Aviv, Israel, epitomizing the city's develop..
Acre Crusader Fortress
Historical Landmark
Acre's Crusader Fortress, located in the coastal city of Acre, also known as Akko, in Israel, is an ..
Mount of Olives
Religious and Historical Site
The Mount of Olives is a mountain ridge east of Jerusalem's Old City in Israel, named after the oliv..
Via Dolorosa
Religious, Historic Site
Via Dolorosa is a street within the Old City of Jerusalem, held to be the path that Jesus walked, ca..
Tower of David (Jerusalem Citadel)
Historic site/Museum
The Tower of David, also known as the Jerusalem Citadel, is a historical fortress located near the J..
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Historical Site
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Church of the Resurrection or the Church of the ..
Jaffa (Yafo)
Historic City
Jaffa, also known as Yafo, is a historic port city in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. It boasts an ancients h..
Bethlehem
Historic/Cultural Site
Bethlehem is a historical city located in the central West Bank, approximately 10 kilometers south o..
Acre (Akko)
Historic City
Acre, also known as Akko, is a historic city situated in the northern coastal plain region of Israel..
Nazareth
Historical/Religious
Nazareth, located in the Northern District of Israel, is a city steeped in rich historical and relig..
Jerusalem
Historical and Religious City
Jereusalm, the capital of Israel, is one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in t..
Church of the Nativity
Historical Site
Located in Bethlehem, Israel, the Church of the Nativity is one of the oldest continuously operating..
Jaffa Port
Historic Port
Jaffa Port, located in the ancient city of Jaffa, is one of the oldest ports in the world, with a hi..
Yafo Old City
Cultural, Historical
Jaffa, also called Yafo, is an ancient port city in Israel, believed to be one of the oldest in the ..
Solomon's Pools
Historic Site
Solomon's Pools are a historic waterway system located southwest of Bethlehem, in the West Bank. Con..
Catherine's Church
Historical Landmark
Located in Bethlehem, Israel, St. Catherine's Church is a Roman Catholic church adjacent to the Basi..
Bethlehem Old City
Historical
Bethlehem Old City is a historic center with immense religious significance, particularly within Chr..
Rachel's Tomb
Historical landmark
Rachel's Tomb, located in Bethlehem, Israel, is revered as the traditional burial site of Biblical m..
Shepherds' Field
Religious/Historical Site
Shepherds' Field is a site of great religious and historical significance located in the town of Bei..
Manger Square
Historical Landmark
Manger Square is a city square located in the heart of Bethlehem, Israel, which holds immense histor..
Milk Grotto
Historical Landmark
The Milk Grotto, also known as Magharet Sitti Mariam or Grotto of the Lady Mary, is an ancient site ..
Jaffa Clock Tower
Historical Landmark
The Jaffa Clock Tower stands as a historic landmark located in Jaffa, an ancient port city which has..
Tzfat Old City
Historical
Tzfat Old City is a historical gem located in Safed, a city in Northern Israel. Recognized as one of..
Abuhav Synagogue
Historical Landmark
Abuhav Synagogue, located in the mystical city of Safed (Tzfat) in northern Israel, is one of the ci..
Underground Prisoners Museum
Museum, Historical site
The Underground Prisoners Museum, located in Acre (Akko), Israel, is a site of profound historical s..
Turkish Bath Museum
Museum/Historical Site
The Turkish Bath Museum, also known as the Hammam al-Basha, is a historical site located in Acre (Ak..
Khan alUmdan
Historical Landmark
Khan al-Umdan, also known as the Caravanserai of the Pillars or Inn of the Columns, is a significant..
Akko Walls
Historic site
The ancient walls of Acre (Akko) are a testament to the city's rich history, which spans several mil..
Templar Tunnel
Historical Landmark
The Templar Tunnel is an ancient underground passageway located in the historic city of Acre (Akko),..
Knights' Halls
Historical Landmark
The Knights’ Halls in the ancient city of Acre (Akko) in Israel is a remarkable architectural ensemb..
Acre Port
Historical Site
Acre Port, also known as the Old Port of Acre, is a historical harbor situated in the city of Acre, ..
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Religious Places (25)
Historical Places (81)
Museums (29)
Wildlife Sanctuaries (1)
National Parks (3)
Villages (1)
Zoos (1)
Mountains (1)
Gardens (1)
Waterfalls (1)
Lakes (1)

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