A Middle Eastern Odyssey

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A Bedouin camel rests in the midday sun in the Wadi Rum desert, Jordan. The desert is famed for being location where T.E. Lawrence staged the Arab revolt from in the early 20th century. The Bedouin community still live in the desert, resisting the trappings of the Western world. Using techniques that have been passed down for generations, the Bedouin continue to live off the land much like their ancestors did.

A horse and carriage charge down the 1.5km siq at the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, Jordan. The historic site of Petra is one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world and is one of the 7 new wonders of the world. The city is carved out of the rose rock of the mountain walls, and offers incredibly complex and ornate monuments and tombs, it is understandably one of Jordan’s most visited tourist attractions.

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On the citadel walls of downtown Amman, a young boy passes the time playing with a homemade kite. As well as the many minarets that dot the horizon, homemade kites are a common feature of the Ammani skyline; offering a welcome and colorful break to the sprawl of low-rise buildings that cover the city. Amman, Jordan.

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A Middle Eastern Odyssey

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