May 25, 2016
Jordan Independence Day 2016
Trek northward from Amman through the sands of Jordan, and you’ll discover the city of Jerash. Nearby lies Antioch on the Golden River, a set of Greco-Roman ruins, and deep within sits the ancient Jerash amphitheater. Beautifully preserved and set against the sky, this site represents the rich heritage of the The Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan, which gained independence on this day in 1946. Today, we celebrate Jordan’s freedom with a doodle of the North Theater by artist Robinson Wood.
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