Feature Spotlight
Jerash Cathedral
Anovia — The monument known as Jerash Cathedral, located near the Cardo Maximus and beside the Sanctuary of Artemis, is one…
Walking the Egeria Way
New pilgrimage trail traces route of 4th-century Christian woman visiting the Holy Lands, offering a contemplative hike for Jordanians and…
The Church of the Apostles in Madaba
Dedicated to the Holy Apostles and Commemorated in a Dedicatory Inscription Madaba, Anovia – On the southern slope of ancient…
Umm ar-Rasas, speaks of continuity and of communities
Anovia- Thirty kilometres southeast of Madaba, the road takes you into Jordan’s open, semi-arid landscape. There, almost unexpectedly, stands Umm…
The King’s Highway, reading Jordan’s ancient landscape through archaeology and
By Dr. Rula Samain Some roads survive beneath layers of stone, others survive in memory; Jordan's King's Highway belongs to…
The Cave Church of Al-Bassa
By Talal Al-Sukkar Anovia- Nestled among the tranquil hills west of Amman, embraced by the natural beauty of Wadi Al-Seer…
Umm Qais a site to examine
Anovia- There are places that preserve history, and others that interpret it, and Umm Qais belongs to the latter. At…
Iraq Al-Dubb Cave: A Natural and Archaeological Landmark in Northern
Anovia – As global interest in experiential and heritage tourism continues to grow, northern Jordan offers sites that combine natural…
Eight cities on world’s Tourism map
A journey through history, culture, and living landscapes In Jordan, heritage is not locked behind glass or confined to the…
Lake Tiberias, lowest freshwater lake on the planet
Anovia- Lake Tiberias, the lowest freshwater lake on the planet and the second-lowest body of water in the world after the…
The Karak Castle…Sentinel of power, heritage, and medieval ingenuity
Anovia - Strategically positioned midway between Amman and Petra, Karak stands as one of southern Jordan’s most significant historic cities. Its…
All about the Mosaic Map of the Byzantine church of Saint
Anovia- The Madaba Mosaic Map, also called Madaba’s Holy Land Map, stands as one of the most remarkable archaeological treasures of the…
The Shrine of Prophet Joshua
Anovia- Perched on one of the highest hills northwest of Al-Salt, in Jordan’s Balqa Governorate, lies the serene Shrine of Prophet…
Khirbat al-Mukhayyat: A Mosaic of Faith and Time
Anovia- Just west of Madaba, along the historic road to Mount Nebo, lies Khirbat al-Mukhayyat, an archaeological jewel from the…
Mukawer Madaba
Photo credited to Győző Vörös, the Hungarian archaeologist who has been leading excavations at the site since 2009.
The Holiest River in the world for Christians
In the heart of the Levant, a river winds quietly yet profoundly, carving not just the land but the spiritual…
The Glory of Jerash
Step into Jerash, where every stone whispers Rome’s legacy. Once “Antioch on the Chrysorhoas,” today it stands as the best-preserved…
Petra’s Carbonized Scrolls
Anovia Exclusive- In the winter of 1993, Petra revealed a secret it had been guarding for more than fourteen centuries.…
