TOP 10 Things To Do in Jordan

5. Drive on the Ancient King’s Highway

The ancient trade route which later served as a pilgrimage road for Muslims heading to Mecca, King’s Highway or Derech HaMelech is also mentioned in the Bible. The Book of Numbers (4th Book of the Hebrew bible) mentions the road as the Israelites make a detour to Transjordan during their Exodus journey when they were refused the right to cross Edom. Do you need any other reason to drive on this Highway which has been a part of Bible?

Massive canyon in the Jordan desert with the Famous King's Highway | TOP 10 Things To Do in Jordan
Massive canyon in the Jordan desert with the Famous King’s Highway / Copyright Vit Kovalcik

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