Wadi Mujib (River)

Wadi Mujib, historically known as the River Arnon, is a spectacular gorge in Jordan that enters the Dead Sea at approximately 410 meters below sea level. The Wadi Mujib Biosphere Reserve, established in 1987, is the lowest nature reserve in the world. Over millennia, the river has carved deep into the sandstone mountains, creating a canyon often referred to as the 'Grand Canyon of Jordan.' The reserve extends from the mountains of Madaba in the east to the Dead Sea in the west, encompassing several distinct climatic zones. This variation supports a rich diversity of flora and fauna, including the Nubian ibex and various rare birds of prey. In antiquity, the Arnon served as a significant boundary between the kingdoms of Moab and the Amorites. Today, the wadi is a premier destination for canyoning and adventure tourism, though water levels are subject to dramatic seasonal fluctuations.

Nearby cities

Madaba

Madaba is world-famous for its Byzantine mosaics.

Ma'in Hot Springs

Natural thermal waterfalls cascade into a desert oasis, offering relaxation in mineral-rich waters.

Wadi Bin Hammad

A spectacular rainforest canyon in Jordan featuring hanging gardens and hot springs.

Karak

Karak sits majestically on a steep plateau in the central highlands.

Dead Sea (Ein Bokek)

The lowest point on Earth, famous for its hypersaline water that lets you float effortlessly and mineral-rich mud.

Al-Mazar al-Janubi

Al-Mazar al-Janubi is a significant pilgrimage site south of Karak.

History & landmarks

Dead Sea Basin

The Dead Sea Basin is the lowest point on the Earth's surface on dry land.

Monastery of Saint Gerasimus

The Monastery of Deir Hajla near Jericho is a desert oasis dedicated to Saint Gerasimus.

Mar Saba Monastery

This Greek Orthodox monastery hangs spectacularly on the cliffs of the Kidron Valley.

Lot's Cave

A cave in the steep mountains near the Dead Sea where the biblical Lot and his daughters are said to have taken refuge after the destruct…

Nature

Dead Sea

This endorheic salt lake lies over 400 meters below sea level, making it the lowest dry point on Earth.

Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is an endorheic salt lake located at the lowest land elevation on Earth, famous for its extremely high salinity.

Dead Sea Coast

The lowest coastline on Earth, lined with sparkling salt crystals and mineral-rich mud beaches.

Ein Feshkha Springs

These freshwater springs on the shores of the Dead Sea create a lush desert oasis.

Jordan River

This historically and religiously significant river forms the natural border between Jordan and the Palestinian territories.

Dead Sea West Shore

The west shore of the Dead Sea features salt crystal formations and extreme environments.

Wadi Numeira

An extremely narrow and deep sandstone gorge by the Dead Sea, also known as the water Petra.

Ein es-Sultan Spring

The Ein es-Sultan Spring is the primary water source for Jericho, supporting life for 10,000 years.

More places

Mujib Biosphere Reserve

The lowest nature reserve on Earth captivates with its spectacular gorges and hidden waterfalls.

Machaerus

The ruins of a Herodian palace on a steep hilltop, famous as the site where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded.

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Jabal Ataruz

An isolated and historically significant mountain in the Moabite highlands, offering sweeping views of the region.

Wadi al-Wala

A picturesque gorge with a constant stream flowing through it, lined with dense oleander bushes.

Mount Nebo

An elevated ridge where Moses is said to have viewed the Promised Land, now an important pilgrimage destination.

Madaba Map

A 6th-century floor mosaic in St.

Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

Ein Gedi is a verdant oasis in the Judean Desert, featuring waterfalls, springs, and abundant wildlife near the Dead Sea.

Wadi al-Karak

A deep and winding gorge that drops steeply from the Moab Plateau down to the Dead Sea.