Castles, Temples and Tea – Exploring Northern Jordan
In addition to being a vibrant, exciting country to visit, Jordan is also a vast open-air museum where almost every mound and hill has some remnant of a past civilization, mostly waiting to be discovered. In northern Jordan, such excavations have revealed a wealth of Roman ruins — Jerrash, Gadara, and Pella — as well as a 12th century Islamic Castle, Ajnoun. The dry desert heat and protective sands virtually ensure that whatever additional treasures are there will be preserved,…