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Jordan

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Wadi Rum

Known to Arabs as the Valley of the Moon, this desert valley is famous for its natural beauty and awe-inspiring geological formations, sculpted by thousands of years of wind and rain. Numerous ancient civilizations have also carved these rocks – Thamudic, Greek and Nabatean inscriptions and petroglyphs are everywhere. The British officer T. S. Lawrence was based here during the Great Arab Revolt of 1917-18 – some of the most memorable scenes from the film Lawrence of Arabia were filmed in Wadi Rum. Today the Wadi is home to several Bedouin tribes and is a popular climbing and trekking destination. We spent a very memorable day here: we had lunch at a Bedouin camp, took a camel ride into the desert, and were driven by 4x4 vehicle to several of the sites. On another visit, when we have more time, we plan to come back during the warmer months and stay at a desert camp.

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Highlights of the Wadi Rum include:


Um Fruth Bridge


Khazali Canyon in Jabal Khazali


Anafashieh inscriptions


Seven Pillars of Wisdom

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