9. Islamic period (636-1920 B.C) Print

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Discover Islamic art and culture. Visit sites representing this culture from its formative stage in the 7th century till the fall of the Ottoman Empire in the 20th century.

  • 1st day: Arrival, lecture on archaeology of Jordan by local archaeologist, over night in Amman;
  • 2nd day: Amman Citadel (the Early Islamic town including the palace, the audience hall, the water reservoir, the mosque, the market place, Archaeology Museum, over night in Amman;
  • 3rd day: Amra palace (World Heritage Site), Kharaneh, Mushatta palace, Qastal palace, over night in Amman;
  • 4th day: Halabat, Hammam as Sarah and Azraq; over night in Amman;
  • 5th day: Syrian pilgrimage route (Dab'a, Qatraneh, Unayza, Humayma, Aqaba castle. overnight in Aqaba;
  • 6th day: Ayla, Khirbet Sheikh Isa, Sugar mills, over night at the Dead Sea;
  • 7th day: Baptism site, Dead Sea, over night at the Dead Sea;
  • 8th day: Madaba, Departure.