Admiring the sunset in one of the world`s most amazing landscapes - Wadi Rum in Jordan

In Wadi Rum there are traces of ancient civilizations. It has been found several carved inscriptions in the area from pictographs to Thamudic, Nabatean and Arabic texts.

Photo. Sunset has started. As I see it, the most amazing monuments in Wadi Rum, are those carved by the nature itself as the natural rock bridges, the up rising rose-colored sand dunes and high peaks. It has been described by Lawrence of Arabia as "vast, echoing and God-like", and I can understand why.

As written in the book "Wadi RUM - the Desert of the Bedouin", there are two great monuments that stand out: "Petra and Wadi Rum. One is man-made, and the other is God-made".

It`s was so fascinating walking around looking at the weird rock formations. With using my fantasy and looking at them from different angels, I could associate them with many things. The surrealist sculptor, who still works hard, is the wind, but of course the formations have also been designed by erosion.

Photo. Sunset i Wadi Rum is an unforgettable experience.

The sunset in the moon-looking landscape was something for itself. Combined with totally silence it was a stunning beauty experience.

It also possible for climbers to reach up to 1,750 meters on sheer granite and sandstone cliffs. 

Staying calm in the night under the stars in a Bedouin tent, is something travellers shouldn`t miss.

Photo. Abdullah, the top 4WD driver from Jordan Beauty Tours (www.jordanbeauty.com ). © Travel Explorations. In the background you can see the building in Wadi Rum, which was used in the movie about Lawrence of Arabia.

I was so impressed how the Bedouins could navigate around in the desert landscape. It was like the knew every cliff and stone. I wouldn`t have a chance to find my way back here. In the beginning when I first entered the area it all looked almost the same, and I got totally confused. Actually it`s not my first desert tour, but since the area was so large, I was glad to have some local guides with me.

Did Noah`s ship look like this when he and his people set sail on the Ark around 4300 years ago? See the photo below.

Photo. Noah`s Ark. © Travel Explorations. This is one of the most amazing rock formations in Wadi Rum.

Other weird rock formations are the Brigdes.

Photo. The Rock Brigde. One of Wadi Rum`s rock brigdes. Perfect place for cooling down in the shadow.

Also the wild life in Wadi Rum is impressing. Look up for Gray Wolf, Blandford's Fox, the Sand Cat and the Ibex within the area.  For they who like bird watching it`s recorded 110 species here.

Enjoying this wonder of nature was something I never forget.....

Stein Morten Lund, 1 September 2005

Additional information
Explore the Nabataen Empire on Travel Explorations. Read our articles about the amazing wonders as Petra and Bedouin people in Jordan.

We present hereby a tour operators from Jordan where travellers can book their adventure tours:
The tour operator Jordan Beauty Tours made my tour become a great adventure for life. Especially thanks to these persons: Joseph, Ibrahim, Abdullah and Ali.

Contact information for our recommended tour operator in Jordan (who also arrange tours to other countries in the Middle East):
Jordan Beauty Tours
Tel. +962 795581644
Fax. +962 3 2154 999
E-mail: info@jordanbeauty.com
Website: www.jordanbeauty.com
Tourist St. Near Movenpick Hotel
P.O.Box : 8
Petra 71810
JORDAN