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Published: 2007-04-13 15:27:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 773; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 4
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I just got back, from this little known abandoned city in the middle of Jordan (about an hour south of Amman), and boy was i surprised! I thought i was going to see a few buildings in a field, but once you drive around a hill, you arrive at this really large walled city, filled with Byzantine churches and homes complete with mosaics!Related content
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Great shot! I love old architecture and exploring old places! This pathway and steps under the archway looks very inviting!
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Thank you! 
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I want to go! That would be so amazing, to be able to just walk around history like that with hardly anyone around. I love the perspective in this shot, but i'd like to know what that little alcove was for
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well I'll have to check it out but i suspect it might have been for light/lantern, since this was a bustling christian city with around five churches , people would have been awake all night, it could also possibly be a mini shrine type, a cross or a small figure of Mary could have been placed there
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Hmm how fascinating.... I'd love to sit on the wall and ponder that for a few hours
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Ah, how did I miss this one? Wonderful angle on it. But I adore the colours, the subtle sand with a little hint of soft green. So beautiful.
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Ah, really? Damn, I just love the idea that some maps don't even include, that sounds so incredibly pristine and exotic. Gotta put it on my to-go list
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too late!! the government has decided to make it a tourist attraction and now are currently fixing it up, but no worries there are many more hidden treasures
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Typical. Stupid government, always on the lookout for new untouched places to turn into a spoilt tourist spot 
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hahah oh yes!!! actually i found a location in the northeastern desert, its the ruins of a roman fort next to a lake/oasis in the middle of the desert, totally unvisited.
I'm actually waiting for it so get colder so i could go! even if there is nothing left, i bet it would be an awesome sight!
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That sounds so amazing. Damn, I envy you! You must go there, I really would like to see some photos from it. Good luck with this!
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Thanks! I'm actually thinking of taking all of spring off so i can completely cover Jordan and Syria, with all the fantastic green and sand tones, just like the shot above!!!!
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That sounds amazing
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Work, i officially finish uni this September, and then I'm freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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What are you finishing in uni, if I may ask?
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That sounds mighty cool and practical! Heh, I was half-expecting archaeology or history from you, but this is pretty awesome as well
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Well, I wanted Political science (which i ended up minoring in) but one thing led to another and i ended up in the school of business 
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That's a good choice, I'm sure you get loads of great jobs to choose from
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actually I'm now working in the family owned business, and do freelance for magazines and advertising companies, so im quite happy with it all
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That sounds so nice
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Just beautiful! I love your archway shots, this one makes me think of a key. And again, I love the patches of green plants growing about.
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thank you thank you, I'm really happy with this one, i knew it would be a nice shot but it was really over cast that day and i had little to no light to shoot with
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thank you! we had a unusual spring this year, so its been really nice and green,as well as cool
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