School of Tourism and Hospitality - Aqaba
"Toward Distinguished Education of Tourism and Hospitality "
Religious and Historical Tourism in Jordan (5301215)
Course Description :
This course includes materials relating to the archaeological sites dating back to the different historical periods. It sheds light on a large number of important religious and archaeological sites of tourist attractions in Jordan, such as Petra, capital of the Nabataeans, as well as the Decapolis, including Jerash, Umm Qais and other Roman cities. The study includes a number of Byzantine sites, Umayyad palaces and Mamluk castles. The course also includes field visits to a number of important religious sites of Islamic and Christian traditions, such as the shrines of the Prophet's companions and other martyrs, and sites sacred to the Christian communities, such as Mount Nebo and the Baptism Site.
Department : Tourism Management
Program :
Course Level :Bachelor
Course Outline :
Religious and historical tourism 5301215.pdf