Discover Atruz in Jordan
Atruz in the region of Amman is a place located in Jordan - some 31 mi or ( 50 km ) South-West of Amman , the country's capital .
Local time in Atruz is now 07:18 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Amman " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Latakia, Umm Juraysat, and Qurayyat Falhah. When in this area, you might want to check out Nicosia . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Atruz ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
The Green Hunter
A short video of a partridge hunting trip in Jordan during the season. In that hot day in the rough terrain we elected to preserve the population of partridges for this time. But be ware for other tim ..
Tour Giordania(18)-Mare Morto
Fare il bagno nelle acque del Mar Morto è una cosa fantastica in particolare modo per chi non sa tanto nuotare, si galleggia con estrema facilità causa la forte concentrazione di sale. ..
Opel Combo 1.7D Off Road #2 :p
8-4-2011 Al-Heidan ..
Wadi Mujib - Jordanian Grand Canyon!
Wadi Mujib the Jordanian answer to Grand Canyon. It seems to have a sheep population that feeds on stones - in the first part of the film. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Machaerus
Machaerus is a fortified hilltop palace located in Jordan fifteen miles (24 km) southeast of the mouth of the Jordan river on the eastern side of the Dead Sea. According to Flavius Josephus, it is the location of the imprisonment and execution of John the Baptist. According to the chronology of the Bible, this infamous execution took place in 32 AD shortly before the Passover, following an imprisonment of two years.
Located at 31.57 35.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Dhiban, Jordan
Dhiban is a Jordanian town located in Madaba Governorate, approximately 70 kilometers south of Amman and east of the Dead Sea. Previously nomadic, the modern community settled the town in the 1950s. Today, Dhiban is approximately 15000 members strong, with many working in the army, government agencies, or in seasonal agricultural production. A number of young people study in nearby universities in Karak, Madaba, and Amman. Most inhabitants practice Islam.
Located at 31.50 35.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Wadi Mujib
Wadi Mujib, historically known as Arnon, is a gorge in Jordan which enters the Dead Sea at 410 meters below sea level. The Mujib Reserve of Wadi Mujib is the lowest nature reserve in the world, located in the mountainous landscape to the east of the Dead Sea, approximately 90 km south of Amman.
Located at 31.47 35.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
American University of Madaba
The American University of Madaba is a private university located in Madaba, Jordan. It opened its doors in October 2011, and expects to eventually accommodate 8000 students once the campus is completed. The standards of teaching qualifications and experience will exceed the accreditation requirements of the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC) in Jordan and will satisfy the accreditation standards of New England Association for Schools and Colleges in Boston, Mass.
Located at 31.66 35.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Dead Sea
The Dead Sea, also called the Salt Sea, is a salt lake bordering Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. Its surface and shores are 423 metres below sea level, Earth's lowest elevation on land. The Dead Sea is 377 m deep, the deepest hypersaline lake in the world.
Located at 31.50 35.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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