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We chose Jordan as one of the top destinations to visit in 2016, and after looking at these stunning photographs from Picfair's best photographers, you'll understand why. From the wonders of the ancient city of Petra to the barren desert and vast Dead Sea, it's a beautiful country to explore. Here are 17 stunning pictures to inspire your trip.
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Jabal Al Qal'a, Amman
A Bedouin man playing a traditional musical instrument
Looking towards Israel over the Dead Sea
The Amman cityscape
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People swimming in the Dead Sea
The King Hussein Mosque, Amman
A Bedouin waits for tired tourists on his donkey in Petra
A bus on the King's Highway towards Mount Nebo
The railway Lawrence of Arabia fought over in Wadi Rum
The Roman theatre in Amman
The Pillars of Wisdom, Wadi Rum
Bedouins having tea in the shade of a natural stone bridge, Wadi Rum
A camel beneath the Treasury, Petra
Sunset over the Dead Sea
Horses exploring the stone alleyways of Petra
A grinning Bedouin guide
A camel close-up at Petra
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Travel advice for Jordan
written by
Rough Guides Editors
updated 2/19/2019