4 amazing wonders of the Middle East

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One of the most often overlooked travel destination is the Middle East. The Middle East is the cradle of civilisation and as such, has a rich and ancient history. There are many different counties in the Middle East,each with its own rich culture and attractions. Here are four must-see wonders of the Middle East you should consider visiting.

Jerusalem Old City, Israel

The Old City is a very small walled off area inside the modern city of Jerusalem. Even though it has an area of only 0.9 square kilometres, it is has a number of significant religious and historical icons. It is home to the Temple Mount and its Western Wall, both of which are of deep spiritual significance for Jewish people. There is also the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which is similarly significant for Christian people. Old City is also a religious icon for Muslim people who visit the Dome of the Rock and the al-Aqsa Mosque.

Petra, Jordan

Petra is a historical and archaeological city situated in the south of Jordan. The city is famous for its rock-cut architecture. Rock-cut architecture is the creation of structures through excavating solid rock where it naturally occurs. The city is also famous for its famous for its water conduit system which once system transformed Petra into a man-made oasis. The city is sometimes referred to as the Rose City due to red and pink colourations of the rock from which the city is carved.

The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is a salt lake located on between Jordan from the east side and Israel from the west side. This inland sea has a salt concentration of approximately 34%, which is so high that it makes people float. This high level of salinity creates a harsh environment where animal and plant life cannot survive, hence the lake’s name.The saltiness of the sea is said to have medicinal and curative qualities for treating osteoarthritis and many dermatological conditions.

Aleppo, Syria

Aleppo offers a wide range of sights, smells, sounds and tastes unique to the Middle East. The city offers many luxury goods including home made fabrics and cosmetics and unique indoor shopping markets known as suqs. The city is also home to ornamented hammams (public baths), medieval forts and ancient temples. The city is also regarded as a great food capital that offers a wide range of cuisines including kebab, kibbeh, dolma, hummus, fulhalabi and za’atarhalabi.

Which wonders of the Middle East would you like to visit?