Theme: Words related to Jordan

From ancient cities and desert landscapes to food, wildlife, history, and biblical tradition, these nine answers explore Jordan, home to Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

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  1. This sure-footed animal lives in rocky desert and mountain terrain.
  2. It is known for impressive curved horns.
  3. The Nubian variety occurs in Jordan.
  4. It is adapted to steep and arid landscapes.
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I B E X
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The Nubian ibex is a desert-dwelling wild goat found in mountainous areas of the Middle East, including Jordan. Its agility allows it to navigate steep rocky terrain.
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  1. This ancient city was carved into rose-colored rock.
  2. It was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom.
  3. The Treasury is its most famous façade.
  4. It is Jordan's New Seven Wonders site.
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P E T R A
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Petra is an ancient Nabataean city in southern Jordan famous for monumental structures carved into sandstone cliffs. It was selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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  1. This Jordanian city lies on the Red Sea.
  2. It is the country's only coastal city.
  3. Diving and snorkeling are popular nearby.
  4. It provides Jordan with maritime access.
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A Q A B A
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Aqaba is Jordan's port city on the Gulf of Aqaba, an arm of the Red Sea. It is important for trade and is also known for beaches, diving, and coral reefs.
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  1. This Jordanian city contains spectacular ancient ruins.
  2. Columns, temples, and a large oval plaza are among its features.
  3. It was an important Greco-Roman city.
  4. It lies north of Amman.
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J E R A S H
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Jerash contains one of the best-preserved large Roman-era urban sites in the region, with colonnaded streets, temples, theaters, arches, and the distinctive Oval Plaza.
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  1. This popular food is made from ground legumes.
  2. It is shaped and fried.
  3. It is commonly served in flatbread or as part of a mezze.
  4. It is widely eaten in Jordan and across the Middle East.
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F A L A F E L
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Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern food made from seasoned ground chickpeas, fava beans, or a combination, formed into balls or patties and fried.
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  1. This dramatic desert lies in southern Jordan.
  2. Towering sandstone formations rise above broad valleys.
  3. Its red sands create an otherworldly landscape.
  4. It is sometimes called the Valley of the Moon.
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W A D I R U M
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Wadi Rum is a protected desert landscape in southern Jordan known for sandstone mountains, rock formations, broad valleys, and archaeological evidence of long human occupation.
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  1. This word describes Jordan's form of state.
  2. A monarch serves as head of state.
  3. The country's formal name begins with The Hashemite.
  4. It reflects Jordan's modern political structure.
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K I N G D O M
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Jordan is officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a constitutional monarchy ruled by the Hashemite royal family.
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  1. This site lies near the Dead Sea.
  2. Tradition connects it with a biblical figure and his family.
  3. A cave and archaeological remains are found in the area.
  4. Its name refers to the man who fled the destruction of Sodom.
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L O T S C A V E
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Lot's Cave is a site near the Dead Sea traditionally associated with the biblical story of Lot. Archaeological remains in the area include a cave and the remains of a Byzantine-era complex.
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  1. This historical era left important remains in Jordan.
  2. Churches and mosaics are strongly associated with it.
  3. Madaba preserves famous examples of mosaic art from this period.
  4. It followed the Roman era in the eastern Mediterranean.
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B Y Z A N T I N E
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The Byzantine period left a rich archaeological legacy in Jordan, including churches, settlements, and elaborate mosaics. Madaba is particularly famous for Byzantine mosaic art.

Jordan Trivia

🏜 Wadi Rum has a long human history.
Rock inscriptions and archaeological remains show that people have traveled through and inhabited the region for thousands of years.
🏛 Jerash preserves an ancient cityscape.
Its surviving streets, plazas, temples, and theaters make it one of Jordan's most important archaeological destinations.
🌹 Petra is called the Rose City.
The nickname comes from the reddish and pink sandstone from which many of its monuments were carved.
🌊 Jordan reaches the Red Sea at Aqaba.
Its relatively short coastline gives the country access to marine trade and coral-rich waters.