ANALYSIS OF A CULTURAL AND NATURAL DESTINATION: WADI RUM (JORDAN)

ANALYSIS OF A CULTURAL AND NATURAL DESTINATION: WADI RUM (JORDAN)

We explore the tourism and the geographical and cultural context of the Wadi Rum region of Jordan, which integrates a rich history and stunning natural landscapes. Tourism began in Wadi Rum after the creation of the State of Jordan in 1946. Due to the geological importance of the region, Wadi Rum...

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Main Authors:	Abdallah Al-Jazi, Fernando Almeida-García, Pere Mercadé-Melé, Krzysztof Parzych
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidad de Murcia 2025-06-01
Series:	Cuadernos de Turismo
Subjects:	Wadi Rum; Jordan; International Context; Natural destination; Cultural destination; World Heritage Site.
Online Access:	https://revistas.um.es/turismo/article/view/663351
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