{"id":10195,"date":"2020-05-08T15:52:08","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T19:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.explorica.com\/blog\/?page_id=10195"},"modified":"2020-05-13T11:53:42","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T15:53:42","slug":"jordan-learning-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.explorica.com\/blog\/jordan-learning-home","title":{"rendered":"Jordan: Learning at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Get creative<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A visit to Jordan would not be complete without a walk through a traditional market, or souk. From spices and produce to jewelry, carpets, and pottery, the markets in Jordan each offer unique experiences and items. One item you are sure to encounter is bottled sand art, which dates back to the time of the Nabataeans. The Jordanian city of Aqaba is known as the home to this old and unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xeGLG4GXXlo\">art form.<\/a> Try making your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artbarblog.com\/sand-art-bottles-with-diy-dyed-sand-from-the-beach\/\">sand art bottle<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Pick a film<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Watch a film that relates to your destination.\u00a0 Some ideas for Jordan include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lawrence of Arabia (1963)<\/li>\n<li>Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)<\/li>\n<li>Aladdin (2019)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Fun fact: <\/em>Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker<em> (2019), <\/em>The Martian<em> (2015), and <\/em>Rogue One: A Star Wars Story<em> (2016) all feature Jordan\u2019s Wadi Rum as alien landscapes!<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Study some history<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Deep dive into some of the fascinating sites you will visit on tour. First up is the \u201cLost City\u201d of Petra.\u00a0 This ancient city, dating back as far as 7,000 BC, was carved into the red desert cliffs. The Nabataean Arabs created this city which prospered through the trade of frankincense, myrrh, spices, and perfumes.\u00a0 The best-known tomb in Petra is called the \u201cKhazneh,\u201d which is Arabic for \u201cTreasury.\u201d\u00a0 It got its name because, at one time, local people believed it contained hidden treasure. Visit the rose-red city Petra with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/about\/behind-the-scenes\/streetview\/treks\/petra\/#explore-overview\">virtual tour.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next, explore the city of Jerash which was hidden for centuries in the shifting sands of Jordan. Jerash is one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Middle East. Marvel at the majesty of Roman architecture, mosaics, and carvings as you explore Jerash with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jordan360.com\/#s=pano617\">this virtual tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Choose a book<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Read and discuss a book that takes place in Jordan or features relevant historical information. Pick from titles like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life<\/em> by Queen Noor<\/li>\n<li><em>Seven Pillars of Wisdom<\/em> by T.E. Lawrence<\/li>\n<li><em>Petra: The History of the Rose City, One of the New Seven Wonders of the World<\/em> by Charles River Editors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Fill up your plate<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Visitors to Jordan will be invited to share in tiny glasses of sweetened tea, often steeped with aromatic sage. Sharing tea is an important part of the culture. If you sit down to drink with the locals, you may be in for infinite refills until you signal your satisfaction by placing a hand over the glass.<\/p>\n<p>Arrange a Jordanian potluck and encourage your friends to bring traditional Jordanian dishes such as falafel, shawarma, or savory roasted nuts. Find a restaurant that serves zaarb or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/jordanian-mansaf-484562\">mansaf<\/a> (the national dish of Jordan) or try a cooking class and learn to make maqluba, a classic comfort food. An easy recipe to try at home is this creamy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigella.com\/recipes\/guests\/joudie-kallas-fattet-hummus\">fattet hummus<\/a> dish.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Learn the language<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Ahlan wa sahlan!<\/em>\u00a0is a phrase you will hear a lot in Jordan. Learn some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.17-minute-world-languages.com\/en\/jordanian-arabic\/\">helpful words and phrases<\/a> in Jordanian Arabic as you explore this magnificent country.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Did you know?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Dead Sea is 20 times saltier than the ocean!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get creative A visit to Jordan would not be complete without a walk through a traditional market, or souk. From spices and produce to jewelry, carpets, and pottery, the markets in Jordan each offer unique experiences and items. 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