AMMAN

Amman (originally known as ‘Rabbath Ammon’), the capital and largest city in Jordan, derives its name from the ancient nomadic people of the Ammonites who lived in the territory of modern-day Jordan. Top things to do in Amman - Visit the Amman Citadel, Roman Theatre, Rainbow Street, downtown Amman and surrounding areas of Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Dead Sea, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Baptismal Site of Jesus — Al‑Maghtas (Bethany Beyond the Jordan).

Amman Citadel dates back as far as the Bronze Age and is located on Citadel Hill above downtown Amman offering fantastic views of the old city.

Rainbow Street is Amman's most famous street offering an array of activites from shopping, nightlife, cafe's, diverse cuisine and a glimpse of Jordanian cultural.

The Dead Sea is a landlocked salt lake between Jordan, Israel and the West Bank sitting around 430 meters (1,410 feet) below sea level with a salinity about 10 times saltier than ocean water. Water enters the lake from the Jordan River but it has no natural outlet so the water evaporates leaving behind salt and minerals which are often used in skincare and health products. The Dead Sea has been receding around 1 meter (3.3 ft) per year due to evaporation and reduced inflow.

You can’t drown in the Dead Sea because of the high salt content. Your body can float naturally without knowing how to swim. It's highly encouraged to float on your back for safety reasons to prevent salt going into your eyes. Also recommended to stay no more than 10 to 15 minutes at a time in the water to prevent skin irritation, stinging, or dehydration and rinse thoroughly with fresh water and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

Deuteronomy 32:48 - 52 (HCSB)
48 On that same day the Lord spoke to Moses,

49 “Go up Mount Nebo in the Abarim range in the land of Moab, across from Jericho, and view the land of Canaan I am giving the Israelites as a possession.

50. Then you will die on the mountain that you go up, and you will be gathered to your people, just as your brother Aaron died on Mount Hor and was gathered to his people.

51. For both of you broke faith with Me among the Israelites at the waters of Meribath-kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin by failing to treat Me as holy in their presence.

52. Although from a distance you will view the land that I am giving the Israelites, you will not go there.”

Matthew 3:13 - 17 (HCSB)
13. Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him.

14. But John tried to stop Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and yet You come to me?”

15. Jesus answered him, “Allow it for now, because this is the way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him to be baptized.

16. After Jesus was baptized, He went up immediately from the water. The heavens suddenly opened for Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on Him.

17. And there came a voice from heaven:
This is My beloved Son. I take delight in Him!

I was blessed to have the honor to put my hand in the water at the Baptismal Site of Jesus.

The Madaba Greek Orthodox Church officially known as St. George’s Church in Madaba, Jordan, is famous for housing the 6th century Madaba Mosaic Map which is the oldest floor mosaic of the Holy Land.

Possibly the cave where Lot and his daughters lived after leaving Zoar (modern Safi, Jordan) after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Genesis 19:30 (HCSB)
Lot departed from Zoar and lived in the mountains along with his two daughters, because he was afraid to live in Zoar. Instead, he and his two daughters lived in a cave.

Jerash is located in northern Jordan about an hour away from Amman and is often referred to as the "Pompeii of the Middle East" because of its well preserved Roman ruins.