Attractions
As-Salt
As-Salt is a thriving city situated North West of the capital Amman. Built on three main mountains (the cadital, gadaa and salalem), surrounded by the city square, As-Salt is enclosed by breathtaking views and is a wonderful contrast to some of the westernized sites of Amman. Comfortably perched atop of mountains, As-Salt maintains an authentic society based on affection, brotherhood, and love. The mountainside city also has significant historical relevance, most notably, as the regional capital of the Ottoman Empire.
THE RELIGIOUS HARMONY TRAIL
Reflected in the old mosques and churches residing together in peace, the city of Salt is a living example of interreligious harmony and coherence within a single neighborhood. The architecture and ancient houses reflect in the religious writings and symbols common to Muslim and Christian families.
HERITAGE HOUSES
The historical buildings of As-Salt reflect the harmonious spirit of the city. With a unique architectural style seen nowhere else, the old houses of As-Salt have been nominated for UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage status
AL-HAMMAM STREET
The oldest and most active street in As-Salt city, named after a Turkish bath, the narrow pedestrianized street rolls around the contours of the hillside between 150 year old traditional ottoman stone architecture.
THINGS TO DO/ PLACES TO VISIT
- AS-SALT ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
- AS-SALT FOLKLORE MUSEUM – ABU JABER HOUSE
- PROPHET YUSHA’S SHRINE – PROPHET JOSHUA’S SHRINE
- KHIRBET AYYOUB – PROPHET JOB’S TOMB
- AS-SALT GREAT MOSQUE
- AS-SALT SECONDARY SCHOOL
- ENGLISH COMPLEX
- AL-KHADER ORTHODOX CHURCH – ST. GEORGE CHURCH
- SMALL MOSQUE
THE JORDAN TRAIL
SALT TO WADI ZARQA MA’IN
The route starts from the city of Salt, then takes walkers past the ancient palace of Iraq Al-Ameer before descending on the spectacular King Hussein’s Rally Road to the Jordan Valley.
The climate and scenery now changes, becoming warmer and more arid as the trail crosses the harsh plateau overlooking the Dead Sea and passes scattered Bedouin camps. Here, the path joins a Roman road connecting the northern Dead Sea with the fortress of Mukawir (Machaerus). Along the way, it passes over a ridge before descending through the basalt cliffs and permanent stream of Wadi Zarqa Main. Walkers then pass north of Mukawir before descending into the deep chasm of Wadi Wala.
Total Length: 84.4 km
Days: 4
Main sites in the Nebo Region:
– City of Salt
– Fuhais & Carakale microbrewery
– Iraq Al-Ameer
– Iraq Al-Ameer Women’s Cooperative
– Roman Road
-The Dead Sea canyons of Wadi Zarqa Main and Wadi Wala
