MADABA

Madaba Archaeological Museum

This museum attracts a large number of tourists towards it due to its architectural splendor and the impressive display of the ancient ruins. Madaba Archaeological Museum gives a glimpse of the history of Madaba through the impressive collection of stone artifacts, pottery, lamps, mosaics, and precious stones.

It came into existence in 1978 and is located in a courtyard at the southern end of a blind alley that branches from Balqastreet. It is often touted as one of the best sightseeing places in Jordan.

 Jerash

This ancient city of Jerash is one of the most popular attractions in Jordan behind Petra.  Inhabited since the Bronze Age, it’s known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Jerash just outside the modern city. These include the 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch, the Corinthian columns of the Temple of Artemis and the huge Forum’s oval colonnade. The Jerash Archaeological Museum displays artifacts excavated from the site.It is one of the largest and most well preserved sites of Roman Architecture in the world outside of Italy. Near to Amman, visitors marvel at the stunning colonnaded streets, public squares and hilltop temples.

Ajloun Castle

This historic Ajlouncastle is one of the most famous Jordan tourist attractions. It sits atop Mount Auf and was built by the nephew of Muslim military leader in 12th century, mainly as a strategic link in the defense against the Crusaders. This castle offers the visitors an astonishing view of the Jordan Valley and its surrounding desert area. Witness the glorious mosaics and historic armory in the museum here. Ajloun castle is located on a hilltop belonging to the Mount Ajloun district, known as Jabal Auf after a Bedouin tribe who had captured the area in the 12th century.