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About Me
Travel the world and seven seas 🌍✈️🌎🗺️
a flight Engineer✈️👷♂️ works at Royal Jordanian airline. funny guy looking for new friends from different countries. my goal help and guide the visitors
And learn as much as I can of new words in different languages.
You can see my daily stories and my models on my Instagram IG:edwan90
𝟮𝟭 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻:🇯🇴
1. Jordan is bordered by four countries, making it a crossroads of cultures and civilizations. Its strategic location in the heart of the Middle East has shaped its rich history and cultural heritage, with influences from neighboring nations such as Palestine, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia.
2. The capital city of Jordan is Amman, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Neolithic period.
3. The Dead Sea, located at the lowest point on Earth, is bordered by Jordan to the east and Palestine to the west. Its high salt content makes it one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world and a popular tourist destination for its therapeutic properties.
4. Jordan is home to Petra, an ancient city carved into rose-colored sandstone cliffs, dating back to around 300 BCE. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, attracting visitors from around the globe.
5. The Jordan Rift Valley, formed by the geological movement of the African and Arabian tectonic plates, runs through the length of the country, creating dramatic landscapes and geological formations.
6. The Jordan River, which flows from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea, holds religious significance for Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike, as it is believed to be the site where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
7. The Wadi Rum Desert, also known as the Valley of the Moon, is a vast desert landscape characterized by towering sandstone mountains and red sand dunes. It has served as the backdrop for numerous films, including Lawrence of Arabia and The Martian.
8. The Jordanian flag features three horizontal stripes – black, white, and green – with a red triangle on the hoist side, representing the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire in World War I and the Hashemite dynasty.
9. Arabic is the official language of Jordan, and Islam is the predominant religion, with the majority of Jordanians being Sunni Muslims.
10. Jordan has a rich cultural heritage, influenced by its location at the crossroads of ancient civilizations, including the Nabateans, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans.
11. The Nabatean city of Jerash, located in northern Jordan, is one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the world, known for its well-preserved ruins, including colonnaded streets, temples, and theaters.
12. The Jordanian cuisine is diverse and flavorful, featuring dishes such as mansaf (a traditional Bedouin dish of lamb cooked in yogurt sauce), falafel, and mezze (a selection of small dishes served as appetizers).
13. The Jordanian monarchy, headed by King Abdullah II, is one of the oldest ruling families in the world, tracing its lineage back to the Prophet Muhammad.
14. The ancient city of Jericho, located in the Jordan Valley, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with evidence of settlement dating back over 10,000 years.
15. Jordan is known for its warm hospitality and welcoming attitude towards visitors, with the concept of "guest friendship" (Arabic: "Diyafa") being deeply ingrained in Jordanian culture.
16. The Dana Biosphere Reserve, located in southern Jordan, is the largest nature reserve in the country, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including endangered species such as the Nubian ibex and Arabian oryx.
17. The Jordanian national dish is "mansaf," a traditional Bedouin dish made of lamb cooked in a fermented yogurt sauce, served with rice and garnished with almonds and pine nuts.
18. The Jordanian desert, known as the "Black Desert," is named for its volcanic basalt rock formations that give the landscape a dark hue, contrasting with the golden sands of the surrounding desert.
19. Jordan has a rich tradition of handicrafts, including intricate mosaics, handwoven rugs, and ceramics, with artisans preserving traditional techniques passed down through generations.
20. The Ajloun Castle, located in northern Jordan, was built by the Ayyubid ruler Salah ad-Din (Saladin) in the 12th century to defend against Crusader attacks. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular tourist attraction.
21. Jordan has made significant strides in promoting sustainable tourism and environmental conservation, with initiatives aimed at preserving its natural and cultural heritage for future generations to enjoy.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
To help and guide the traveler's for a host or guidance, etc
And meet new travelers from whole world.
Hospitality is my passion
Interests
-Banknotes and coins collector💷💵stamps🎖️🎫
-bass guitar player 🎸
-aviation geek ✈️
-model builder 🛩️🚁✈️
- photography
- aviation
- internet
- guitars
- coin collecting
- stamp collecting
- model builder
Music, Movies, and Books
🎵🎶🎧 Rock music, heavy metal, 80'S, classic, techno, pop. Pinkfloyd my best
📖📕Books:
Historical books,
philosophy,
dante alighieri novels.
📽️🎞️🎥🍿🎬 Movies:
Starwars 🌟🌠
Sci-fi 👽
Action
Historical real stories
Adventure
Lord of the rings
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
-skydive in Spain 2013
-Cable riding in Thailand in Pattaya 2012
-Scuba diving in Malaysia langkawi island 2014
Teach, Learn, Share
-Guitar course for beginners
-Arabic language
What I Can Share with Hosts
Comfort couch
Transportation from /to airport
Countries I’ve Visited
Algeria, Belgium, Brazil, Egypt, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Palestine, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
Countries I’ve Lived In
Jordan, Luxembourg