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  2. List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in Jordan

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    The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) intangible cultural heritage elements are the non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's cultural heritage , they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts. [ 1 ]

  3. Culture of Jordan - Wikipedia

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    The culture of Jordan is based on Arabic and Islamic elements. Jordan stands at the intersection of the three continents of the ancient world, lending it geographic and population diversity. Notable aspects of the culture include the traditional music and clothing of Jordan and interest in sports.

  4. Tall Jawa - Wikipedia

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    Aspect of the Tall Jawa archaeological site in Jordan. Excavations and research in 1989, 1991 and 1992–95, uncovered Iron Age settlements at Tall Jawa dating from 1100 to 600 BC.

  5. List of World Heritage Sites in Jordan - Wikipedia

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    Baptism Site "Bethany Beyond the Jordan" (Al-Maghtas) Balqa Governorate: Cultural: (iii)(vi) 294 (730) 2015 Situated on the Jordan River, Al-Maghtas is considered the location of the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. A Christian pilgrimage site, it contains remains of Roman and Byzantine churches, chapels, a monastery, caves and pools.

  6. Ammon - Wikipedia

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    Ammon (/ ˈ æ m ən /; Ammonite: 𐤏𐤌𐤍 ʻAmān; Hebrew: עַמּוֹן ʻAmmōn; Arabic: عمّون, romanized: ʻAmmūn) was an ancient Semitic-speaking kingdom occupying the east of the Jordan River, between the torrent valleys of Arnon and Jabbok, in present-day Jordan.

  7. Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (Jordan) - Wikipedia

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    The Dead Sea region is a vital part of Jordan's tourism offering, attracting visitors for both its natural beauty and its reputation as a center for wellness tourism. Umm Qais (Gadara): Umm Qais, anciently known as Gadara, is located in the north of Jordan and offers stunning views of the Sea of Galilee, the Golan Heights, and the Yarmouk River ...

  8. Category:Culture of Jordan - Wikipedia

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    Culture in Amman (2 C, 3 P) A. Arts in Jordan (9 C, 1 P) ... Pages in category "Culture of Jordan" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.

  9. Ayn Ghazal (archaeological site) - Wikipedia

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    Ayn Ghazal (Arabic: عين غزال, romanized: ʿayn ġazāl) is a Neolithic archaeological site located in metropolitan Amman, Jordan, about 2 km (1.24 mi) north-west of Amman Civil Airport. The site is remarkable for being the place where the ʿAin Ghazal statues were found, which are among the oldest large-sized statues ever discovered.