The Kingdom of Jordan

In the north of Jordan with a Mediterranean landscape of hills and valleys you will find evidence of past eras, such as the ruins of Roman architecture in Gerasa. Not far away: Amman, the political and cultural centre of the country: Between ancient buildings and bazaars, mosques and Christian churches, female artists give house facades and old traditions a new coat of paint. And here, a young fashion designer seizes her chance. We continue to the saltiest lake in the world: the Dead Sea. Not far away is Mount Nebo, an important Christian pilgrimage site.

Southern Jordan is full of wonders: between the Dead Sea and the Red Sea lies the rock city of Petra. With its stone burial chambers, it is one of the seven new wonders of the world. The unique sand desert of Wadi Rum is the location of numerous science fiction films. Several times a year, people race camels here. The sand is used for traditional treatments. But it is also about the future: scientists test sustainable agriculture in the desert. And in the rock city of Petra, a veterinary team has recently started treating the inhabitants' working animals.