Jordan

The most prominent early roots of Jordan, as an independent state, can be traced to the Kingdom of Petra, which was founded by the Nabataeans   (Arabic: الأنباط, Al-Anbāt ) an ancient Semitic people from Arabia, who developed the North Arabic Script that evolved into the Modern Arabic script.

During its glory, the Nabataean Kingdom controlled regional trade routes by dominating a large area southwest of the fertile crescent, which included the whole of modern Jordan extending from Syria in the North to the northern Arabian Peninsula in the south.

As a result, Petra enjoyed independence, prosperity, and wealth for hundreds of years until it was absorbed by the Persian and Roman Empire which was still expanding in 100 A.D.

Jordan is rich in history, and culture.  It is one of the most unique countries in the world for its wide variety of landscapes of natural beauty.  

It is also the center of many of the trade routes during the Silk Road caravans.  Many ancient civilizations came to partake in the festivities of this beautiful country.