About Historic Jordan
This broader heritage-focused region is ideal for travellers interested in ruins, old cities, fortresses, and layered ancient history.
Best time to visit: March to May and September to November
Cities & Towns in Historic Jordan
Petra
Rose-red Nabataean city carved into sandstone—Jordan’s bucket-list archaeology and desert gateway.
Top attractions: The Siq, Treasury
Jerash
Among the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the world—colonnaded streets and oval plazas north of Amman.
Top attractions: Hadrian’s Arch, Oval Plaza
Salt
Heritage hillside town northwest of Amman—browse Salt / As-Salt hotels near Al-Hammam Street, Abu Jaber House, UNESCO-listed limestone quarters, Balqa museums, and scenic viewpoints.
Top attractions: Al-Hammam Street, Abu Jaber House