You can see the granite bottoms and sandstone tops

Wadi-Rum

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May 5th 2013
After leaving the imposing site of Petra, we got back on our bus and traveled to Wadi-Rum. It is a journey to another world. A desert of breathtaking scenery with uniquely shaped massive mountains. It is a silent, empty place, timeless and starkly beautiful…albeit quite a dusty trip. After entering the visitor’s center, we climbed onto 4x4’s to explore Wadi-Rum. Our first glimpse of ... read more

Middle East » Jordan » South » Wadi Rum

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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