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Explore Eriha in Jordan

Eriha in the region of Amman is a town in Jordan - some 38 mi or ( 62 km ) South of Amman , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Eriha is now 01:12 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Amman " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Umm Shujayrah al Gharbiyah, Qurayyat Falhah, and Khirbat Shihan. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Nicosia . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Eriha ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Jordan wadi

9:14 min by JoseandSue
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Walking through some of Jordans most spectacular Wadi's ..

The drive through Wadi Mujib

2:12 min by globekarter
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Drive from one side of Wadi Mujib to the other. 18km of road to cross a 3km wide canyon. ..


Gazans flee homes and seek refuge in UN schools 05 Jan 09

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As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, many families are being displaced. About 13000 people have fled their homes because of Israel's continuing assault on Gaza. Many lived on the outskirts of t ..

Riding Down Wadi Al-Mujib (2012-12-24)

1:31 min by ra521509
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Interesting facts about this location

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.

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Located at 31.50 35.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Jordan, Former populated places in Southwest Asia, Moab, Populated places in the Madaba Governorate

Rabba

Rabba is a town in Jordan in the governorate of Al Karak. It is about 15 kilometers away from the city of Karak itself. It has a population of about 9,000.

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Located at 31.27 35.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Populated places in the Karak Governorate

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.

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Located at 31.47 35.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Geography of Jordan, Landforms of Jordan, Nature reserves in Jordan

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.

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Located at 31.57 35.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Jordan, Hill forts, History of Israel, Jewish–Roman wars, Jews and Judaism in Jordan, Jews and Judaism in the Roman Empire, Mountain monuments and memorials