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KASOTC Special operation training center
giove (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: giove.
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Special operations units are the “tip of the spear” and the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) is the sharpening-tool that hones the spear. KASOTC is located in Amman, Jordan and is a one-of-a-kind facility.
Its unique nature derives from an extraordinary combination of cutting-edge training, elite instructor and support staff, and integrated advanced technology.
The facility encompasses an elaborate urban area containing 56 live-fire and simulated-fire training structures – all outfitted with the latest instrumentation and simulated technologies, plus a fully-integrated Airbus, flat-ranges, a breaching complex, and a 5-story CQB live-fire shoot house.
Tying it all together is a fiber optic network and centralized Range Operations Control (ROC).
KASOTC is fully-quipped, staffed, and offers an ideal venue for special operations pre-deployment training, joint exercises, and other training initiatives.

Dead Sea
romulusnr (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: romulusnr.
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It looks like they use a lot of the sea for salt production.

Amman-Marka Royal Jordanian Air Force Base (OJAM)
cmike77 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: cmike77.
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Tallest flag pole in the world
kjfitz (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: kjfitz.
The Raghadan Flagpole is a 126.8 metre tall flagpole in Amman, Jordan. It was built in 2003 and it is the tallest free-standing flagpole in the world, which can carry flags with a size up to 80 square metres.

Husn Refugee Camp (Azmi Al-Mufti Camp)
ossewa (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: ossewa.
Husn Camp or Al-Husn Camp, also known as Martyr Azmi el-Mufti camp, is a Palestinian refugee camp in Jordan. Established in 1968, it is located near Al Husn, about 80 kilometres north of Amman.
The camp was established as an emergency camp to house 12,500 refugees who were displaced from the West Bank and the Gaza Strip during the 1967 Six-Day War.

Citadel of Amman
kjfitz (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: kjfitz.
The Citadel is the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon, and excavations here have revealed numerous Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic remains. The most impressive building of the Citadel, known simply as al-Qasr ("the Palace"), dates back to the Islamic Umayyad period. Its exact function is unclear, but it includes a monumental gateway, an audience hall and four vaulted chambers. A colonnaded street also runs through the complex. To the north and northeast are the ruins of Umayyad palace grounds.

Tower 22
KRL (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: KRL.
Just inside Jordan's border with Syria.
Attached news link with account of drone attack with fatalities and injuries.

Petra "The Treasury"
dda (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: dda.
The indiana Jone's Temple
GE only

Amman - Queen Alia Airport (AMM/OJAI)
cmike77 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: cmike77.

The Rainbow Street
kjfitz (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: kjfitz.
The Rainbow Street (Arabic: شارع الرينبو), originally named Abu Bakr al Siddiq street, is a public space in the historic area of Jabal Amman, near the center of downtown Amman, Jordan. The street runs East from the First Circle to Mango Street, and contains several landmarks including the Embassy of Saudi Arabia and the British Council building, as well as the headquarters of the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company and the cinema after which the street is renamed. It is also home to sites of Jordan's history, such as the al-Mufti House, the residence of King Talal and the home of former military commander and Prime Minister Zaid ibn Shaker.
Starting in 2006, Rainbow Street was transformed into a heritage attraction point by the Greater Amman Municipality.

Zahran Palace
Xeba73 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Xeba73.
Zahran Palace is a royal palace constructed in 1957. It was the home of Queen Mother Zain Al Sharaf until her passing in 1994, it has hosted many royal events such as the wedding of the current King and Queen of Jordan.

Karak in Moab
dda (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: dda.
Construction of the Crusader castle began in the 1140s, under Paganus, the butler of King Fulk. The Crusaders called it Crac des Moabites or "Kerak in Moab", as it is frequently referred to in history books. (c.f. Krak des Chevaliers, with which this castle is frequently confused.)
Paganus was also Lord of Oultrejordain (Transjordan), and Kerak became the centre of his power, replacing the weaker castle of Montreal to the south. Because of its position east of the Jordan River, Kerak was able to control Bedouin herders as well as the trade routes from Damascus to Egypt and Mecca. His successors, his nephew Maurice and Philip of Milly, added towers and protected the north and south sides with two deep rock-cut ditches (the southern ditch also serving as a cistern). The most notable Crusader architectural feature surviving is the north wall, into which are built immense arched halls on two levels. These were used for living quarters and stables, but also served as a fighting gallery overlooking the castle approach and for shelter against missiles from siege engines.
In 1176 Raynald of Chatillon gained possession of Kerak after marrying Stephanie of Milly, the widow of Humphrey III of Toron (and daughter-in-law of Humphrey II). From Kerak, Raynald harassed the trade caravans and even attempted an attack on Mecca itself. In 1184 Saladin besieged the castle in response to Raynald's attacks. The siege took place during the marriage of Humphrey IV of Toron and Isabella of Jerusalem, and Saladin, after some negotiations and with a chivalrous intent, agreed not to target their chamber while his siege machines attacked the rest of the castle. The siege was eventually relieved by King Baldwin IV.
After the Battle of Hattin in 1187, Saladin besieged Kerak again and finally captured it in 1189. During the siege the defenders were said to have been forced to sell women and children into slavery for food (this is also said to have happened at the siege of Montreal).
In AD 1263, the Mamluk ruler, Baybars, enlarged and built a tower on the north-west corner. In AD 1840, Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt captured the castle and destroyed much of its fortifications.
The castle extends over the southern part of the plateau. It is a notable example of Crusader architecture, a mixture of European, Byzantine, and Arab designs. Its walls are strenghthened with rectangular projecting towers, long stone vaulted galleries are lighted only by narrow slits, and a contains a deep moat from the west which completely isolates the site.
In the lower court of the castle, there is Karak Archaeological Museum, which was newly opened in 2004 after renovation work. It introduces local history and archaeology of Karak region- the land of Moab- from the prehistoric period until the Islamic era. History of the Crusader and Muslims at Karak castle and town is introduced in detail.

King Abdullah's Mosque
DonMartini (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: DonMartini.
It's the biggest mosque of the city and one of the most important monuments of Amman. It was built in the early 90s, it has twin towers and an huge blue dome, and it can be seen from many places in the city. It is a very good example of Amman's modern architechture. It is open for visitors, but it closes during praying times.

Jerash
DonMartini (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: DonMartini.
Jerash is known for the ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa, also referred to as Antioch on the Golden River. It is sometimes misleadingly referred to as the "Pompeii of the Middle East or Asia", referring to its size, extent of excavation and level of preservation (though Jerash was never buried by a volcano). Jerash is considered one of the most important and best preserved Roman cities in the Near East. It was a city of the Decapolis.
Recent excavations show that Jerash was already inhabited during the Bronze Age (3200 BC - 1200 BC. After the Roman conquest in 63 BC, Jerash and the land surrounding it were annexed by the Roman province of Syria, and later joined the Decapolis cities. In AD 90, Jerash was absorbed into the Roman province of Arabia, which included the city of Philadelphia (modern day Amman). The Romans ensured security and peace in this area, which enabled its people to devote their efforts and time to economic development and encouraged civic building activity.

Mount Nebo
daggerwell (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: daggerwell.

Roman Theater
Roman Theater is the most obvious and impressive relic of ancient Philadelphia. The theater, which was built during the reign of Antonius Pius (138-161 CE), is cut into the northern side of a hill that once served as a necropolis—or graveyard. It is very similar in design to the amphitheater at Jerash, and can accommodate 6000 spectators. The theater is still used periodically for sporting and cultural events.

Amman International Stadium
cmike77 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: cmike77.

Al Khazneh - The Treasury
Dania (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Dania.
Al Khazneh is one of the most elaborate temples in the ancient Jordanian city of Petra. As with most of the other buildings in this ancient town, including the Monastery (Arabic: Ad Deir), this structure was also carved out of a sandstone rock face. It has classical Greek-influenced architecture, and it is a popular tourist attraction.

King Feisal bin Abdul Aziz / Al Jafr Air Base
adrbr (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: adrbr.

An F-104, Hawker Hunters, Dehaviland Venoms, a DC-10 and other aircraft in Jordan
Pdunn (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Pdunn.

Abdoun Bridge
Wadi Abdoun Bridge is a bridge in Amman, Jordan. The only cable-stayed bridge in the country, it crosses the Wadi Abdoun. The building of the bridge commenced on 14 December 2002 and it was opened on 14 December 2006. It is part of Amman's Beltway project and links North Amman to the 4th Circle and Zahran Street.

Umm ar-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a)
DonMartini (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: DonMartini.
Most of the Um er-Rasas archaeological site has not been excavated. Containing remains from the Roman, Byzantine and Early Moslem periods (end of 3rd to 9th century AD), the site started as a Roman military camp and grew to become a town as of the 5th century. There has been little excavation of the ca 150-m by 150-m fortified military camp. The site also has several churches, some with well preserved mosaic floors. Particularly noteworthy is the mosaic floor of the Church of Saint Stephen with its representation of towns in the region. Two square towers are probably the only remains of the practice, well known in this part of the world, of the stylite monks (i.e. ascetic monks who spent time in isolation atop a column or tower). Um er-Rasas is surrounded by, and dotted with, remains of ancient agricultural cultivation.

Prince Hasan Air Base
adrbr (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: adrbr.

Odeon Theater
Odeon, which is still being restored. Built at about the same time as the Roman theater, this intimate 500-seat theater is used now as it was in Roman times, for musical concerts. Archaeologists think that the building was originally covered with a wooden or temporary tent roof to shield performers and audiences from the elements.

Martiry's Memorial en Amman
houses a chronological display of military history and memorabilia since the Great Arab Revolt of 1916 to the present.

Ancient City of Pella
Drudii (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Drudii.
Not to be confused by another ancient city under the same name in modern-day Greece.
This city was an ancient Roman city located in modern-day Jordan. The city had always existed but reached its height during the Roman Empire. Under the command of Emperor Pompey, the Romans took control of the city in 63 BC. The Roman city was built on the site of an already existing city from the Iron Age and Hellenistic era.
The ruins of the city include a theatre, temples, a collonaded street and other Roman buildings. Structures dating back to the Iron Age can also be found at the site.

Souf refugee camp
Mike1989 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Mike1989.
Souf Camp(Arabic: مخيم سوف‎) is a Palestinian refugee camp situated nearby the town of Souf and the city of Jerash in Jordan. According to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), there was 21,900 people living in the camp in 2005, of which 20,530 were registered refugees.

Fighter formation on takeoff roll from Jordanian airbase (1 of 2)
Pdunn (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Pdunn.

KASOTC- Naval facility
giove (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: giove.
Special operations units are the “tip of the spear” and the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) is the sharpening-tool that hones the spear. KASOTC is located in Amman, Jordan and is a one-of-a-kind facility.
Its unique nature derives from an extraordinary combination of cutting-edge training, elite instructor and support staff, and integrated advanced technology.
The facility encompasses an elaborate urban area containing 56 live-fire and simulated-fire training structures – all outfitted with the latest instrumentation and simulated technologies, plus a fully-integrated Airbus, flat-ranges, a breaching complex, and a 5-story CQB live-fire shoot house.
Tying it all together is a fiber optic network and centralized Range Operations Control (ROC).
KASOTC is fully-quipped, staffed, and offers an ideal venue for special operations pre-deployment training, joint exercises, and other training initiatives.
Maritime CQB Complex

Betthorus (Roman legionary base)
adrbr (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: adrbr.

Jordan Archaeological Museum
The Jordan Archaeological Museum is a museum in the Citadel Hill in Amman, Jordan, built in 1951. It presents artifacts from archaeological sites in Jordan, dating from prehistoric times to the 15th century. The collections are arranged in chronological order and include items of everyday life such as flint, glass, metal and pottery objects, as well as more artistic items such as jewellery and statues. The museum also includes a coin collection.
The museum houses the Ain Ghazal statues, which are the oldest statues ever made by a human civilization, and considered ones of the most important artifacts in human history. The museum also houses some of the dead sea Scrolls, as well as the only copper dead sea scroll.

Church of the Map
daggerwell (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: daggerwell.
Church in Madaba, Jordan containing an ancient mosaic map of the Holy land.

U.S. Embassy in Amman
Mike1989 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Mike1989.

Ajloun Castle
kkeps (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: kkeps.
Ajloun Castle (Arabic: قلعة عجلون‎; transliterated: Qal'at Al Ajloun) known as Qa'lat Al Rabad by its local and original name; is an Ayyubid castle that stands atop Jabal Auf, near Ajloun, in northern Jordan.

Le Royal Hotel
kkeps (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: kkeps.

SA-8 "Gecko" unit
Alkavian (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Alkavian.
Surface to air missile unit in Jordan.

University of Jordan
kkeps (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: kkeps.
Oldest and largest university in Jordan

Ad Deir, Petra's Monastery
tallturtle82 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: tallturtle82.
Carved out of rock this monumental building was built by the Nabataens in the first century. It is the second most visited building in Patra after Al Khazneh, aka The Treasury.

Al Shaheed Muwaffaq Air Base

Ancient City of Umm Qais
Drudii (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Drudii.
Located near the village of Umm Qais in modern-day Jordan, lies the remains of the old Roman city.
Today many of the ruins can be seen today. These ruins include the ancient walls that surrounded the city, an aqueduct, two baths, two theatres, collonaded streets, a temple, a basilica and a hippodrome.

Kerak Castle

King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)

Temple of Hercules
hhgygy (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: hhgygy.
Built between 162-166 AD, this the Temple of Hercules is considered the most important structure within the Amman Citadel complex.

Rotana Hotel Amman (tallest building in Jordan)
617 ft

Shipwreck
gamma (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: gamma.

Roman Theatre

Armored Vehicle Storage
Alkavian (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Alkavian.
There is a variety of armored vehicles, tanks, and artillery here. The image quality is quite bad, but I can see some probable M-60 "Patton" tanks and BMP-1 APCs. Hopefully some better images come of this area, I would really like to see in detail what is down there.

Roman Gates of Petra
Drudii (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Drudii.
Located in the ancient city of Petra in modern-day Jordan are the remains of several Roman buildings. One of these remains are the gates of Petra. These gates were constructed by the Romans as part of the Petra Road in the 1st century. The gates served as an entrance into the ancient city.

Aqaba Thermal Power Plant
Mike1989 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Mike1989.
The Aqaba Thermal Power Station is the largest power station in Jordan. It has a total generation capacity of 656 MW, which consists of five steam turbines units (5 x 130 MW), and two hydraulic turbines (2 x 3 MW). The power station is fueled by natural gas and by fuel oil. It is operated by the Central Electricity Generating Company of Jordan.

Souvenir shop at Al Khazneh
Dania (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Dania.

Jordan Gate Towers under construction

Samra Thermal Power Station

Aqaba Church (world's oldest church)
The world's oldest purpose-built Christian church, constructed in the 3rd century CE

Hippodrome of Jerash
Jerash is a city in modern-day Jordan with a population of 50.745. Located next to the modern city, are the remains of the ancient city that has been part of the Hellenistic period, Roman period, Byzantine period, Early Muslim period, Crusader period and finally the Late Muslim period.
After the conquest of the Romans in 63 BC, Jerash and the surrounding areas became part of the Roman province of Syria. It would later join the Decapolis league of cities. In 90 AD, it was included in the Roman province of Arabia, which is had Philadelphia - modern-day Amman.
Today the many buildings in the city remain. These ruins include a hippodrome, an arch erected to Hadrian, an oval forum, theatres, several columns and inscriptions.

Al Quatrana Power Plant
Al Quatrana power plant (Qatraneh power plant) is a natural gas-fired power plant in Al Quatrana, 100 kilometres (62 mi) south of Amman, Jordan. The generating capacity of the power plant is 373 MW.[1] Natural gas to the plant is supplied through the Arab Gas Pipeline. It is the second largest power plant in Jordan after the Aqaba Thermal Power Plant.

Amman East Power Plant

Zarqa Airport (OJ38)

Embassy of Germany in Amman, Jordan
fin (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: fin.

Colonnaded Street - Petra
The street represents an original Nabataean creation,later refurbished during the period of Roman occupation. It would have been one of the principal shopping streets of ancient Petra

Urn Tomb - Petra
Abbe' Starcky has suggested that this is the tomb of Nabataean King Malchus II who died in 70 AD.

USS Makin Island (LHD-8) in Jordan
SpiderX22 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: SpiderX22.
US Navy ship, there for joint exercises with the Jordanian Navy

Osprey's & Herc in Jordan
KRL (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: KRL.
Three visiting V-22 Osprey's & a Herc on ready ramp at Jordanian Heli Base. Two Cobra's, Six Blackhawks & three light helis on main ramps.

Silk Tomb - Petra
Silk Tomb (The Royal Tombs) This name comes from the rich color of the sandstone.

Oval Forum of Ancient Jerash
Jerash is a city in modern-day Jordan with a population of 50.745. Located next to the modern city, are the remains of the ancient city that has been part of the Hellenistic period, Roman period, Byzantine period, Early Muslim period, Crusader period and finally the Late Muslim period.
After the conquest of the Romans in 63 BC, Jerash and the surrounding areas became part of the Roman province of Syria. It would later join the Decapolis league of cities. In 90 AD, it was included in the Roman province of Arabia, which is had Philadelphia - modern-day Amman.
Today the many buildings in the city remain. These ruins include a hippodrome, an arch erected to Hadrian, an oval forum, theatres, several columns and inscriptions.

Air Defense Unit - probable
Alkavian (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Alkavian.
This appears to be an air defense unit. I cannot be certain of what I am seeing because the quality of the image is quite bad, but it appears that there are some ZSU-23/4s, Panstir-S1Es, M163s, and SA-13s.

Hercules' hand
hhgygy (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: hhgygy.
This piece of hand and elbow are what remained of a gigantic Hercules statue that could be as tall as 40 feet making it one of the tallest marble sculptures ever.

Palace Tomb - Petra
The Palace Tomb (The Royal Tombs) is very wide, and has three distinct stories in it's facade.

Mrajeeb Al Fhood refugee camp
Mrajeeb Al Fhood, is a refugee camp for refugees fleeing the Syrian Civil War

Wadi Run - The Valley of the Moon
tallturtle82 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: tallturtle82.
Wadi Run is the largest valley in Jordan and is 60 km or 37 miles east of Aqaba. The Valley has been inhabited since prehistoric times as evidenced by the rock paintings and temples. Wadi Rum is also associated with British officer T.E. Lawrence or Lawrence of Arabia. During the Arab Revolt of 1917-1918, Lawrence passed through several times. One of the rock formations is named after Lawrence's book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom".

Rehab CC Power Plant

Corinthian Tomb - Petra
The Royal Tombs

Ajlun Castle

SAM missile site
Protecting Al Jafr Air Base to the west.

Landing Craft Air Cushion
Rene73 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Rene73.

Arch of Hadrian
The Arch of Hadrian is a Roman triumphal arch built in the ancient city of Jerash in modern-day Jordan. It was erected in honour of Emperor Hadrian when he visited the area in the winter of 129-130.

'King Abdullah Hospital' by Tange Associates
1987

Roman Ruins of Umm el-Jimal
Umm el-Jimal is a village located in modern-day Jordan. However, next to the city is a substantial collection of ruins dating back to the Byzantine and early Islamic periods and also some ruins from the Roman Empire.
The Romans gained control of the area in 106 AD under the command of Emperor Trajan and the village quickly became part of the Roman province of Arabia. After the Roman Empire fell and split into the Western and Eastern Roman Empires, the eastern took control of the area. After the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire (also known as the Byzantine Empire), the Umayyad Empire gained control of the area.

Byzantine Fortress of Qasr Bashir

Al Azraq Refugee Camp, Az Zarqa Governorate, Jordan
nico (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: nico.
Approximately 10000 shelters as of 2014 imagery.

Zataari Refugee Camp
KRL (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: KRL.
Now home to over 140,000 Syrian Refugees; is also the second largest refugee camp in the world.
More info at link below

Jerash

Royal Automobile Museum and The Children's Museum Jordan

Hawk Site
nico (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: nico.

Qasr Kharana

Wadi Run arch
tallturtle82 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: tallturtle82.

Qasr Amra

Aqaba Marina
pak555 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: pak555.

2022 Aqaba Port Toxic Gas Leak
Mike_bjm (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Mike_bjm.
On the afternoon of Monday 27th June 2022 at The Port of Aqaba there was a leak of chlorine gas which caused the deaths of 13 people and injured a further 260.
The incident occurred when a crane which was loading a pressurised chemical storage container on to a ship in the port failed causing the container to fall on to the ship and rupture.
The gas quickly engulfed the ship and the quayside before dispersing through the rest of the port area.

Wadi Rum Night Luxury Camp
Camping in the desert in luxurious style.

Memories Aicha Luxury Camp at Wadi Rum
Luxury dwellings and a restaurant.

Aircraft boneyard
Fab (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Fab.

Mural in Amman
pak555 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: pak555.

Fab (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Fab.

King Hussein Air Base (OJMF)
pak555 (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: pak555.

Prince Hamzah Hall

Hunter F.4
Fab (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Fab.