<P> According to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities , Jordan is home to around 100,000 archaeological and tourist sites . Some very well preserved historical cities include Petra and Jerash , the former being Jordan 's most popular tourist attraction and an icon of the kingdom . Jordan is part of the Holy Land and has several biblical attractions that attract pilgrimage activities . Biblical sites include : Al - Maghtas -- a traditional location for the Baptism of Jesus , Mount Nebo , Umm ar - Rasas , Madaba and Machaerus . Islamic sites include shrines of the prophet Muhammad 's companions such as ' Abd Allah ibn Rawahah , Zayd ibn Harithah and Muadh ibn Jabal . Ajlun Castle built by Muslim Ayyubid leader Saladin in the 12th century AD during his wars with the Crusaders , is also a popular tourist attraction . </P>
<P> According to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities , Jordan is home to around 100,000 archaeological and tourist sites . Some very well preserved historical cities include Petra and Jerash , the former being Jordan 's most popular tourist attraction and an icon of the kingdom . Jordan is part of the Holy Land and has several biblical attractions that attract pilgrimage activities . Biblical sites include : Al - Maghtas -- a traditional location for the Baptism of Jesus , Mount Nebo , Umm ar - Rasas , Madaba and Machaerus . Islamic sites include shrines of the prophet Muhammad 's companions such as ' Abd Allah ibn Rawahah , Zayd ibn Harithah and Muadh ibn Jabal . Ajlun Castle built by Muslim Ayyubid leader Saladin in the 12th century AD during his wars with the Crusaders , is also a popular tourist attraction . </P>
where is the petra located on a map
where is the petra located on a map
Jordan
Jordan