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Huge Rock Wall

Dad curiously observing one of the many gigantic rock formations that rise straight out of the desert.
Wadi Rum Desert Adventures

January 25th 2008
Our exodus from Petra was followed by a short taxi ride to the entrance of the Wadi Rum desert. Officially declared a “National Protected Area” by the Royal Jordanian government in 1997, Wadi Rum offers fantastic landscapes, little-to-no tourists, and interesting adventure activities that only a desert can dish out. We started our journey in a beat-up old Toyota Land Cruiser and buzzed aroun ... read more
Middle East » Jordan » South » Wadi Rum

Jordanian Flag For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... ... read more
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