Jordan Collection

Mappa Mundi, c. 1290 (vellum)
BAL62567 Mappa Mundi, c.1290 (vellum) by Richard of Haldingham (Richard de Bello) (fl.c.1260-1305); Hereford Cathedral, Herefordshire, UK; English, out of copyright

Roman legion, Jerash, Jordan, Middle East

Political map of The Middle East
Vector illustration of the policital map of The Middle East Reference map was created by the US Central Intelligence Agency

Piero della Francesca (c. 1420-1492). Italian painter. The Ba
Renaissance Art. Italy. 15th century. Piero della Francesca (c.1420-1492). Italian painter. The Baptism of Christ (c. 1450). Detail. Tempera on panel. National Gallery. London. England. UK

Oldest map of Palestine, mosaic, dated AD 560, St. Georges Church, Madaba, Jordan, Middle East

Jews crossing the Jordan River with the Ark of the Covenant
Hebrews carrying the Ark of the Covenant across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Muslim woman kneeling on prayer mat saying prayers, Jordan, Middle East

MADABA MAP, 6TH CENTURY. The Madaba Mosaic Map, the oldest known map of the city of Jerusalem, located in the Byzantine Church of Saint George at Madaba, Jordan, 6th century A.D

Greek Orthodox icon depicting St. George slaying a dragon in St. Georges Orthodox church, Madaba, Jordan, Middle East

Christ Angel John the Baptist Head Golden Icon Saint Georges Greek Orthodox Church Madaba Jordan. Church was created in the late 1800s and houses many famous mosaics

Saint Michael Angels Golden Icon Saint Georges Greek Orthodox Church Madaba Jordan. Church was created in the late 1800s and houses many famous mosaics

Al Khazneh (The Treasury), Petra, Jordan
This little wonder measures 82 feet (25 meters) wide and 128 feet (39 meters) high. Its an absolute stunner and the first thing you see after walking through the canyon

Madaba Mosaic Map, Greek Orthodox Basilica of Saint George, Madaba, Madaba Governorate, Jordan, Middle East

Jesus Christ Palm Sunday Donkey Mosaic Saint Georges Greek Orthodox Church Madaba Jordan. Church was created in the late 1800s and houses many famous mosaics

View of the Treasury, Al-Khazneh, from the Siq, Petra, Jordan

The Treasury as seen from the Siq, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East

The Treasury, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East

Madaba Mosaic Map, 6th century AD, detail showing Jerusalem, Madaba, Jordan, Middle East " The mosaic represents the biblical land from Egypt to Lebanon including Sinai, Israel

The Jordanian flag in front of Al Deir (the Monastery) at sunset, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East

Treasury lit by candles at night, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East

View over El Khazneh (the Treasury), Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East

Virgin and Child mosaic in St. Georges Orthodox church, Madaba, Jordan, Middle East

View over city, Amman, Jordan, Middle East

Floor mosaic, Church of the Virgin, Madaba, Jordan, Middle East

Camel, Petra, Jordan, Middle East

Dorothea Jordan - 2
DOROTHEA JORDAN (nee Bland) actress and mistress of William IV; as Priscilla Tomboy in The Romp a comic opera after Bickerstaffs Love in the city

Close up of sand bottles with camels in landscapes, on souvenir stall, Jerash, Jordan, Middle East

Africa, Ethiopia
Jordan, Madaba. Mosiac portrait of Jesus Christ in sanctuary of Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, Madaba, Jordan

Old mosaic map of the world in St. Georges church, Madaba, Jordan, Middle East

Jesus Baptised by John
John baptises Jesus while the Holy Dove hovers overhead : both John and the kneeling Jesus seem to be on the surface of the river Jordan

Mideastern shepherd
Shepherd carrying a lamb in the Middle East. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Al Khazneh Temple, Petra, Jordan
Al Khazneh (The Treasury) Temple, Petra, Jordan, carved out of the sandstone rock face. Date: 20th century

Camel in front of The Treasury, Al-Khazneh, Petra, Ma an Governorate, Jordan

School of Silversides (Atherinomorus lacunosus) mass below a jetty, creating a false ceiling of fish. Berenice Jetty, Aqaba, Jordan. Gulf of Aqaba, Jordan

Historical map of Palestine with the twelve tribes of Israel. Colored steel engraving, published in 1886

Yellow Treasury in Morning Becomes Rose Red in Afternoon Siq Petra Jordan Petra Jordan. Treasury built by the Nabataens in 100 BC. Canyon becomes rose red when sun goes

Decorations Nymphaeum Public Fountain Ancient Roman City Jerash Jordan
Nymphaeum Public Fountain, Ancient Roman City, Jerash, Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 100 AD and was a city through 600 AD. Famous Trading Center. Most original Roman City in the Middle East

Antique map of the Middle East with Egypt, Syria, and Israel. Date unknown

Petra - The Treasury, Jordan
Petra - The Treasury (Al Khazneh), Jordan - the fallen pillar was restored in the 1960s - 4th century BC Building of the Nabatean Culture. Date: circa 1920s

Tourists in Front of the Treasury, Petra, Jordan

The treasury of Petra, Jordan 1839 Date: 1839

Greek Orthodox icon depicting St. Simeon, St. Georges Orthodox church, Madaba, Jordan, Middle East

Painted House, Little Petra, Jordan, Middle East

Street of Facades, elevated view, Petra, Ma an Governorate, Jordan

JORDAN RIVER, c1931. Aerial view of the Jordan Rift Valley and Jordan River, with a Bedouin camp dotting the banks. Photograph, c1931

Dorothea Jordan - 1
DOROTHEA JORDAN (nee Bland) actress and mistress of William IV; as Priscilla Tomboy in The Romp a comic opera after Bickerstaffs Love in the city Date: 1762 - 1818

Petra, Jordan. Built by Nabataeans in 100 BC

Punk fashions for him and her from Seditionaries, Kings Road, London. Clothes are modelled by Jordan (Pamela Rooke). 18th May 1977. Clothes are modelled by Jordan Mooney (Pamela Rooke). 18th May 1977

JORDAN, Aqaba Group of men playing backgammon on shore of beach with Eliat and Israel in distance behind

Greek Orthodox icon depicting Mary as a well of life, St. Georges Orthodox church, Madaba, Jordan, Middle East

Giancarlo Fisichella in pits
1997 BRAZILIAN GP Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA) in the Benson and Hedges Jordan Peugeot, waits in the pits, prior to the start. Photo: LAT

Royal Navy Sea King Helicopter Landing in the Desert
A Sea King helicopter with 845 Naval Air Squadron experiences a brownout in while landing in the desert. Royal Naval personnel from 845 Naval Air Squadron normally based at the Royal Naval Air

Floor mosaics, Petra Church (Byzantine Church), built between the 5th and 7th centuies AD, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East

Israel / Jordan 1902
A group of Christians - Orthodox, judging by the priests vestments - receive baptism in the sacred river where Jesus himself was baptised by John Date: 1902

Africa, Ethiopia
Jordan, Petra. Central figure on the facade of Petra, Jordans most spectacular monument, The Treasury, is the eroded figure of and Amazon wielding an axe

JORDAN, Petra. Indiana Jones-themed snack and coffee shop near the entrance to Petra, the capital of the ancient Nabataean civilization featured in the classic adventure movie

Hejaz Railway, people on line at Amman, Jordan
View of the Hejaz (Hedjaz) Railway (part of the Ottoman railway network, linking Damascus and Medina), with people on the line at Amman, Jordan. Date: early 20th century

Al Deir, the monastery at sunset, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East

Painting in St. Georges Church (The Church of the Map), Madaba, Jordan, Middle East

Bedouin goat herder, Harodus castle, Jordan, Middle East

The desert at Wadi Rum, Jordan, Middle East

Temple of Artemis, 1st century AD, of the Roman Decapolis city, Jerash, Jordan, Middle East

Baptism Jesus / Royaumont
Jesus is baptised by John the Baptist in the river Jordan : the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, watches overhead

Jordan / Petra 1839
The Acropolis from the lower end of the valley. A group of people rest by the river

Dorothy Jordan / Romney
DOROTHY JORDAN English actress as Peggy in The Country Girl - she later became mistress to the Duke of Clarence (later William IV)

2010 FIA World Rally Championship
FIA World Rally Championship, Rd 3. April 1 - 3, 2010 Jordan Rally, Dead Sea, Amman, Jordan. Day 3; Saturday, April 3, 2010 Sebastien Loeb (FRA) wins Rally Jordan DIGITAL IMAGE

The guardian of one of the famed desert castles

Elevated view of Aqaba seafront with huge Jordanian flag, boats and hazy mountains in distance, Aqaba, Jordan, Middle East

Remains of T E Lawrences House, Wadi Rum, Jordan, Middle East

Entry into Aqaba, Battle of Aqaba, Jordan, WW1
Scene at the entry into Aqaba, during the Battle of Aqaba, Jordan, during the Arab Revolt, First World War. Date: 6 July 1917

Camel driver at Petra, Jordan
A beautiful postcard depicting a camel driver with his camel train sheltering at Petra, Jordan

Forum, Jerash, Jordan, Middle East

Roman Theatre, Amman, Jordan, Middle East

Dead Sea, Jordan, Middle East

Wall mosaic and photo of Pope John Paul II, Moses Memorial Church, Mount Nebo, East Bank Plateau, Jordan, Middle East

Karak Crusader castle ruins, Karak, Jordan, Middle East

Karak Crusader castle ruins and town, Karak, Jordan, Middle East

Roman Amphitheatre from Citadel, Amman, Jordan, Middle East

Al Khazneh (The Treasury), Petra, Jordan

The Treasury at dusk, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East

Petra. After a work by Scottish artist David Roberts, 1796-1864 and Belgian lithographer Louis Haghe, 1806-1885

Taditional fashion, dress display, Amman, Jordan

Queen of Punk Rockers, Pamela Rooke aka Jordan at "Sex"shop on the Kings Road
Queen of Punk Rockers, Pamela Rooke aka Jordan at " Sex" shop on the Kings Road. December 1976

Old Jordanian man wearing a keffiyah scarf, Petra, Jordan, Middle East

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"Discover the Rich Tapestry of Jordan: A Journey through History, Faith, and Natural Wonders" Step into the enchanting world as we explore its captivating heritage and breathtaking landscapes. From ancient maps to religious icons, this country is a treasure trove of historical significance. Immerse yourself in the medieval era with Mappa Mundi, a stunning vellum map from 1290 that showcases Jordan's place in the world during that time. Marvel at its intricate details and imagine how it guided travelers centuries ago. In St. George's Orthodox Church, witness an awe-inspiring Greek Orthodox icon depicting St. George fearlessly slaying a dragon—a symbol of bravery and triumph over evil. Feel the power emanating from this sacred artwork as you delve into its spiritual significance. Trace back to Roman times when legions roamed these lands, leaving behind their indelible mark on history. Explore ancient ruins that whisper tales of conquests and empires long gone but not forgotten. Experience the beauty of faith as you encounter a Muslim woman kneeling on her prayer mat in deep devotion. Witness her heartfelt prayers resonating throughout Jordan—the Middle East's cradle of spirituality. Embark on a journey through Madaba Governorate where the Madaba Mosaic Map adorns the Greek Orthodox Basilica of Saint George—an extraordinary mosaic masterpiece showcasing biblical sites across Palestine and Transjordan. Gaze upon golden icons such as Christ Angel John the Baptist Head or Saint Michael Angels—testaments to Jordan's rich Christian heritage found within Saint George's Greek Orthodox Church in Madaba. Venture further into Petra—the rose-red city—and stand before Al Khazneh (The Treasury), an architectural marvel carved into sandstone cliffs by skilled Nabateans thousands of years ago. Let your imagination run wild amidst this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Navigate through political maps unveiling The Middle East's complex dynamics while appreciating Jordan’s pivotal role in the region's history and current affairs.