Hidden gems: Archaeological sites in Jordan

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Jordan. This list contains 4 places from Archaeological site category.

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Corinthian tomb
Historical landmark
👍👍 This tomb is a little different from others because of the slight Roman touch. It is huge and beautiful. Inside the tomb, the exposed carved rock has bands of amazing colors that make it seem out of this world. It's a little ahead of the Royal tombs but worth the walk.
4.90 (38 reviews)
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Silk Tomb
Historical landmark
👍 ransport inside petra: 20jd return to Treasure's point and 40jd to Basin's area + I don't know the price of donkey going to Monastery. Travel time by walks and taking a pictures from the gate to Monastery around 6-8 hours. This place is side by side with Royal tombs, all in one complex
4.70 (40 reviews)
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Blue Church
Historical landmark
👍 The striking feature of this ancient church are the 4 blue columns made of granite standing in the center of the structure. Their color stands in stark contrast to the beige & brown of everything else in Petra. There are a few things made of marble as well. The panoramic views of the Royal tombs and...
4.70 (7 reviews)
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Djinn Blocks
Historical landmark
👍 Djinn blocks receive their name due to a Bedouin folkloric belief that certain spirits (“djinn” or genie) inhabit these cubical monuments. The reality is more prosaic, and the blocks are known to have served as tombs or memorials to the dead. Here, you have three (numbers 7, 8 and 9) of the 25 bloc...
4.60 (143 reviews)
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