Best places: Historical landmarks in Al Quwaysimah, Jordan

11-m. remains of a triple-bayed Roman arch built in 129 CE to honor the emperor Hadrian.

Part of an ancient Roman city, this oval-shaped forum is surrounded by an Ionic colonnade.

Historic Roman temple remains dating back to 162-166 CE, with a large sculpture of Hercules' hand.

👍👍 Just simply awe inspiring- it’s a must visit in Jordan. Please do add it on your list - and you’ll need about 2-2.5 hours. Do get a local guide at first, that takes about an hour and you will get a good overview first, then you can go back and visit everything you wanted to see. It is nothing less...

Famous archaeological site with remnants of past civilizations, plus several notable buildings.

Restored Roman amphitheater cut into the side of the hill, home to cultural events & 2 museums.

Sacred spot dedicated to Jesus on the Jordan River, with hermits' caves, monastery ruins & churches.

👍 The Jerash Nymphaeum Temple was a symbol of the ancient city's prosperity and refinement. It was a monument consecrated to the nymphs and was a massive fountain was built to collect water from natural springs or via an aqueduct system. Impressive and well preserved, would have been fantastic to see...

Ruins of an 8th-century palace complex, with a grand dome & historical information.

👍 Well preserved Roman theater. Wonderful construction

👍 Bethany beyond the Jordan, also known as Bethabara, holds profound historical and religious significance. Situated along the eastern bank of the Jordan River, this site is believed to be the place where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. As a result, it has become an essential pilgrimage...

👍👍 Such a beautiful place. It has a focal point in the centre where you stand and speak and you can hear ypur own voice echo. Also if you can do climb the stairs. Climbing up is easy but climbing down is difficult.

👍👍 I was really amazed to learn about this memorial site. During WW1, the british army attacked Jerusalem, Amman and Al Salt. During which 300 hundred officers and soldiers from the Ottoman Army died, in 1973 they discovered a cave with their bodies. In 1995 the Turkish government established this memo...

Early 19th-century stone viaduct with 10 arches, with a railway on top & roadway below.

Only a few columns remain of this ancient, 2-story Roman ornamental fountain made of stone.

Intimate amphitheater built by Romans in the 2nd century, offering 500 seats & open-air concerts.

Archaeological site, once a Roman town, with Byzantine mosaics in the ruined Church of St. Stephen.

👍👍 You can access this with your Jordan pass. This is an amazing example of a hippodrome. Just standing in the middle you can appreciate the scale of it! It's massive! Well worth a visit.

👍👍 This staircase is one of Amman's hidden gems. The unassuming stairs lead you to a beautiful path of cafes, old bookshops, art and cultural centers, and lots of street art and grffiti. Extremely photogenic.

👍 unsure if it’s included in the Jordan Pass, seems to be in January but was set to pay JOD1 entry. i was alone when I visited and the guide took me through all the roped off areas to get a view of the incredible mosaics - the floor is the largest in Madaba. Just like everywhere else, beautiful and in...