What are the natural and cultural sites in Jordan?
Jordan has 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Petra, Wadi Rum, Qusair Amra, Al-Maghtas baptism site, Um er-Rasas, As-Salt, and 13 other sites on the tentative list.
Jordan's 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Petra: the Nabatean city carved into pink rock, symbol of the kingdom
- Wadi Rum Protected Area (74,180 hectares): desert with spectacular rock formations
- Qusair Amra: Umayyad castle with exceptional frescoes
- Al-Maghtas Baptism Site (294 hectares): presumed location of the baptism of Christ
- Um er-Rasas (24 hectares): archaeological site with Byzantine mosaics
- As-Salt (24.68 hectares): historic city embodying urban tolerance and hospitality
Heritage Under Recognition
13 other Jordanian sites are on UNESCO's tentative list, testifying to the exceptional heritage wealth of the Hashemite kingdom.
Key Points
These sites span Jordan's entire history, from the Nabateans to the Umayyads, passing through the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. They are must-sees for any cultural trip to Jordan.