As-Salt: Hidden Gem near Amman

As-Salt is an ancient trading city and administrative centre in west-central Jordan. It is situated in the Balqa highland and is built in the crook of three hills, close to the Jordan River. As-Salt has a rich and important history and was once a major trading post between the west and the east. Beyond this, it was also a vital settlement in the region given its proximity to the Jordan Valley. As-Salt is currently nominated to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historically As-Salt was an important location for leaders and rulers of the land dating back to the Byzantine Era, the Romans, and the Mamluks. Each ruling group foraged the land and developed the area which helped the growth and expansion of the area. Most notably, As-Salt was the most profitable and robust in the early 20th century during the Ottoman era when new money and wealth was brought to the land. #2024wish