Goto-Egypt |
JerashJerash (ancient "Antioch-on-the-Chrysorhoas", also known as Gerasa) (Arabic: ???)-considered one of the most important and best preserved Roman cities in the Near East-was a city of the Decapolis. Its ruins are located in the Gilead region of northwest Jordan. Modern city of Jerash located just near the ruins is the capital city of Jerash Governorate. It has a population of about 65,000. more... National name:JerashHistory of JerashIn a remote, quiet valley among the mountains of Gilead lie the ruins of Jerash, at one time a city of the Decapolis, and the only one of that powerful league through whose streets and monuments we can wander and see them as they were in its heyday, untouched except by the hand of time. Greater cities, such as Gadara and Philadelphia, have vanished almost without trace, but the remoteness of Jerash has saved it from being used as a stone quarry for nearby towns and villages, and it is one of the most complete examples of a provincial Roman city to be seen anywhere. more... Fact for TravellersVisa: Passport valid for at least six months required by all. more... Geography of JerashJarash lies in a fertile region set in the heart of the mountains of Gilead, eighty-five miles northeast of Jerusalem and twenty-six miles north of the Jordanian captial Amman. A valley runs approximately north and south, and while to the north the hills draw together and enclose the area, to the south they open out. The village of Swailah can be glimpsed far to the west, which lies on the road from Amman to Jerusalem. more... Also Read: Fairs and Festivals of Jerash | Sights to See at Jerash
Sights The main attractions within Fayyum city are Egyptians living tourist-free lives. Visitors who weren’t ossified by the Islamic architecture in Cairo should visit the Mamluk Mosque of Khawand Asal-Bay, about lkm west of the town center along the canal. The restored mosque was named for the favorite concubine of the Sultan Qaytbay. For a [...]
Language Glossary - Arabic
Classical Arabic, Fusha, was the language of pre-Islamic Arabs (back in Al-Jahilyyah, the period of ignorance) and the 7th-century Qur’an. Its complex rules of grammar were not derived until the Umayyad period, when the Islamic Empire rapidly expanded to include peoples of non-Arab origin (i.e., Turks and Persians). Today, both the [...]
Near Aqaba: Wadi Rum
Those who most appreciate the majestic grandeur of Wadi Rum revel in its inaccessibility. Few buses and no service come here, and most Jordanians have never been to this area located nearly 300km south of Amman. Buses and service along the Desert Highway can drop you off 25km north of Aqaba at [...]
Sights
Yemenieh Reef, just south of the Marine Research Center beyond the port, ranks among die world’s best for scoping fish, if that’s what you go tor. The new Royal Diving Center (tef. 31 75 30) in the Yemenieh area rents out snorkeling and diving equipment. Most luxury hotels also rent out equipment and organize outings. [...]
Food
Aqaba’s fare is only fair. Fresh fish, the obvious staple of a sea-side town, is actually a rarity here. Because of the low plankton content in the clear northern waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, there are few edible sea creatures afloat. Jordanians are not permitted to fish richer Saudi waters and the Egyptian export [...]
Travel Chronicle: Asia Destination GuideAl Minya: Egypt Al Minya is one of the governorates of Egypt. It is in the centre of the country.... Flooding of the Nile Flooding of the Nile The annual cycles of the Nile were very important to the lives of ancient Egyptians. The Nile... Culture of Tel Aviv Culture of Tel Aviv Tel Aviv University is the largest university in Israel. It has an excellent reputation internationally, mostly famous... Browse the Asia Destination Guide |
Got Text?
You're reading these text links and so are millions of other every month. Place your Adverts Here. E-Mail Us for Details. Learn wide variety of courses at all levels in English and other languages in Delhi at Inlingua New Delhi
Customized Search Engine Solutions, Search Engine Rankings, Search Engine Promote, Affordable SEO Services, SEO India
|
|