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The Rose of Jericho: Its Origins and Common Spiritual Uses

Hey there, beautiful people! Today, we're diving into the mystical world of the Rose of Jericho, also known as the "resurrection plant." This little plant is more than just a fascinating botanical wonder; it carries deep spiritual significance and a rich history that spans centuries. Whether you're new to spiritual practices or a seasoned pro, the Rose of Jericho can add a magical touch to your journey.

What is the Rose of Jericho?

The Rose of Jericho isn't your typical rose. It's a small, desert plant that has the incredible ability to survive extreme dehydration. When it's dry, it curls up into a tight ball and appears lifeless. But, once you add water, it miraculously unfurls into a beautiful, green plant. This resurrection-like quality is what makes it so special and revered in various cultures and spiritual practices.

Origins of the Rose of Jericho

The Rose of Jericho, scientifically known as Selaginella lepidophylla, is native to the deserts of the Middle East, particularly around the region of Jericho, hence its name. It thrives in arid environments, demonstrating an extraordinary ability to survive long periods of drought. This plant has been known and used by indigenous peoples for thousands of years, celebrated for its resilience and symbolic resurrection.

Common Spiritual Uses of the Rose of Jericho

Renewal and Rebirth

Because of its ability to "come back to life," the Rose of Jericho is often used in rituals and ceremonies that symbolize renewal, rebirth, and new beginnings. Placing the plant in water and watching it open up can be a powerful visual and spiritual reminder of your own potential for transformation and growth.

Protection and Purification

The Rose of Jericho is also believed to have protective and purifying properties. People often use it to cleanse their homes of negative energy. Simply place the plant in a bowl of water and set it in a central location in your home. The idea is that as the plant absorbs the water, it also absorbs and transforms negative energy, leaving your space refreshed and protected.

Prosperity and Abundance

In some traditions, the Rose of Jericho is associated with attracting prosperity and abundance. To harness this energy, you can place coins or small crystals in the water with the plant. As it opens up, visualize your financial situation flourishing and your life becoming more abundant in every way.

Spiritual Connection

The Rose of Jericho can also be a tool for deepening your spiritual connection. Meditate with the plant, focusing on its transformation from dormancy to vitality. Let it remind you of the cyclical nature of life and the ever-present potential for growth and renewal within yourself.

How to Use the Rose of Jericho in Your Spiritual Practice

Setting Up Your Rose of Jericho

Choose a Bowl: Find a shallow, wide bowl that you love. This will be the home for your Rose of Jericho.

Add Water: Fill the bowl with enough water to cover the base of the plant, but not so much that it’s fully submerged.

Place the Plant: Put the Rose of Jericho in the bowl. Over the next few hours to days, it will start to unfurl and "come to life."

Maintaining Your Rose of Jericho

Change the Water: Refresh the water every few days to prevent stagnation and mold growth.

Dry Periods: Give the plant a break from the water occasionally. Let it dry out completely for a few days before rehydrating it again. This mimics its natural cycle and keeps it healthy.

Incorporating the Rose of Jericho into Rituals

New Moon Ritual: Use the Rose of Jericho during the new moon to set intentions for new beginnings. As the plant opens, visualize your intentions taking root and beginning to grow.

Home Cleansing Ceremony: When moving into a new home or after a significant event, use the Rose of Jericho to cleanse and purify your space.

Prosperity Ritual: Place coins or crystals around the plant in the water. As it opens, meditate on the flow of abundance into your life.

Conclusion

The Rose of Jericho is a beautiful symbol of resilience, renewal, and the cycles of life. Whether you're looking to cleanse your space, attract abundance, or deepen your spiritual practice, this magical plant can be a powerful ally. Embrace its ancient wisdom and let it inspire you to transform and grow, no matter what challenges you face.

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Egypt and Jordan Tours

Increase your knowledge about the Ancient Egyptian Civilization and experience Egypt and Jordan Tours, where you will get the chance to explore the mind resisting landmarks in Cairo such as the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx then get delighted by our fancy tours to Jordan visit Mountain of Nebo, red sea and more.

The ruined city of Jerash is Jordan's largest and most interesting Roman site, and a major tourist drawcard. Its imposing ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, temples and theatres all speak to the time when this was an important imperial centre. Even the most casual fan of archaeology will enjoy a half-day at the site – but take a hat and sunscreen in the warmer months, as the exposed ruins can be very hot to explore.

Amuse yourself while taking our Egypt Tours and Jordan Holidays and enjoy visiting the great three Pyramids of Giza Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, Sphinx a huge half-human half-lion statue, also you can scout the valley temple, Sakkara pyramid which is considered the oldest step pyramids in the world, it was built by the architect Imhotep, contains six layers that is gradually decreasing in size. We offer you an extreme entertainment by visiting Cairo’s best ancient and antiqued spots. The Great Pyramids of Giza or The Seven Wonders of the ancient world: Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Besides the breathtaking view of the Sphinx, which is a body and a head of a king or god that symbolize strength and wisdom, also you can scout the valley temple.

Increase your knowledge about the Ancient Egyptian Civilization and experience Egypt Vacation and Jordan Tours, Discover the greatness of the Ancient Egyptians and sail along the Nile River on board a deluxe Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, where you will get amazed by watching the incredible amount of ruins and monuments.

Get chance to choose your Nile Cruise between different fancy Nile Cruises with high facilities and a lovely amazing Nile view via Egypt Holidays and Jordan Tours Get the chance to explore Luxor which contains about a third of the most valuable monuments and antiquities in the whole world such as Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, and Queen Hatshepsut Temple. Find your inner peace while enjoying the charming nature of Aswan and visiting the most attractive sites in the city such as Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam.

Get excited with Egypt travel and Jordan tours and visit one of the most famous attractions in the whole world; the Giza Pyramids, considered the most famous and mysterious constructions in the world, built 4,700 years ago as massive tombs by the orders of the Egypt's pharaohs and date back to the Old Kingdom era, the magnificent pyramids of Giza includes three pyramids, known as Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus pyramids, then enjoy the nature of the Nile river between Luxor and Aswan , Visit Umm Qais (Gadara), it was discovered by Alexander the great, it is ten cities considered as a union, take a breath taking to the amazing view to Jordan Valley, Galilee Sea, and the heights of Golan, Then proceed to Jerash which back to the Roman Empire, located in Gilead Mountain, it is considered one of the largest sites of the Roman Architecture.

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Day 01: Arrive Cairo

At the time your flight touching Cairo Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, transfer to hotel, relax from the inconvenience of your travel, be ready for your Cairo and Nile Cruise Package tomorrow, overnight in Cairo.

Day 02: Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to a flourishing day tour toMemphis City at Mit Rahina, beguile your eyes with the huge Statue of Ramses II at the Open Air Museum in Memphis City, Next tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Next Excursion to Pyramids of Giza, Explore Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your tour guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, your guide will give you some time for shopping to buy whatever you prefer, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo, at night try optional tour to the sound and light show at the pyramids, overnight in Cairo.

Day 03: Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din, Old Cairo

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an awesome day tour to explore the Egyptian Museum, which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures, extra fees to enter the Mummy room, then move towards Citadel of Salah El-Dein, which was built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders, scout the glory of the Alabaster Mosque, Called Mohamed Ali Mosque, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next tour to Old Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, at night optional Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer, overnight in cairo.

Day 04: Cairo / Amman

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you to Cairo Airport, move to Amman, at the time you arrive Amman, transfer to hotel, relax from the inconvenience of Travel, overnight in Amman.

Day 5: Mountain of Nebo, Madaba - Dead Sea Tour

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then drive by air-conditioned vehicle to The Mountain of Nebo, and visit the tomb of Moses the profit, then explore the old Monastery overlooking the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, as well as Jericho, then move to visit Madaba, also visit St. George’s Church, then visit the mosaic map of Palestine, then drive to the famous dead sea, which is a salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west, It was one of the world's first health resorts, it is your chance to enjoy natural health and the beauty at the same time, the dead sea considered the saltiest and most mineral-laden body of water in the world. Get relax, and enjoy, at the end of the day transfer back to the Hotel im Amman, Overnight in Amman.

Day 06: Petra Tour

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then drive by air-conditioned vehicle to The Rose Red City of Petra, know the legends of Petra, carved directly into vibrant red, white, pink, and sandstone cliff faces, the prehistoric Jordanian city of Petra was "lost" to the Western world for hundreds of years, Petra is without a doubt Jordan's most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction, enter this hidden city through a long narrow Siq, Explore the amazing carved buildings made by Human hands, get the chance to try horseback riding to the entrance of the canyon, Camels are available to hire inside Petra, finally at the end of your tour drive back to Amman, overnight in Amman.

Day 07: Final Departure

Today is the valediction day, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Cairo International airport, for the final departure.

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Sacrifice and Cosmos

The other day I described how God has freely co-constituted the world with man in a real and mysterious way. Man is not only God’s partner in continuing the work of creation and glorification. The ongoing existence of the world is actually joined with the life of mankind so that the gathering up of all the logoi of creation into the Memory of God through the work of the Church is the way in which God brings all things to glory. This reality helps to illumine ancient conceptions of sacrifice and its presence in the Bible. Among various nations of the world, sacrifice is conceived of as the way in which the cosmos’ existence is guaranteed. We tend to instinctively dismiss this as a mere superstition, but is it possible there is more to this idea than meets the eye? I believe that there is.

The text I would point to is Genesis 4-9. This story features sacrifice at crucial points. Genesis 4 begins by describing how Adam’s family offered Tribute at “the cutting off of the year”, likely harvest. We know from the rest of the Torah that the tribute offering is described as the “memorial” offering. Man goes out into the world and labors in it, creatively shaping it through his mind and hand. The tribute is the consecration of a portion of the product to God. In doing so, man liturgically recognizes that the precondition for his shaping of the world and receipt of its gifts is the ongoing and gracious will of God sustaining it in existence. In making the consecration of tribute, man gives thanks for this gracious gift and completes the circuit of God’s outwards gift and His inwards gathering of the glorified world to His Heart. Man is the instrument through which the world is gathered into the divine Heart and the Tribute is thus a “Memorial.” God “remembers” the World and thereby keeps it in existence.

When Cain sheds the blood of Abel he goes and builds a city. Symbolically, the blood of his murdered brother is the threshold sacrifice upon which the city is built: compare the rebuilding of Jericho by Hiel. The cosmos is wounded by the murder and cries out against this blood. A fundamental disjunction has emerged between the activity being carried out in the world and the activity which sustains the world in existence. When man begins to reject his mission, the cosmos suffers as a result. At the end of Genesis 4, however, we are told that Seth replaces Abel and “calls upon the Name of the LORD.” This phrase is consistently used in ritual and especially sacrificial contexts. For example, when Abram comes out of Mesopotamia and passes through the land of promise in Genesis 12, he builds an altar and “calls upon the Name of the LORD.” The Name of the LORD is an expression of His character in relation to the world. He is gracious, faithful, forgiving, and righteous. He forgives sin but does not clear the guilty. When one “calls upon the Name of the LORD”, one is formally asking God to act in a manner consistent with His divine character. Thus, Seth’s liturgical role in “calling upon the Name of the LORD” is essential in sustaining the life of the world: the existence of the world hangs on the continued presence of people who call on God to remember His covenant and graciously sustain its life.

The bloodline of Seth is the priestly line. It is holy, set apart to the LORD��s service. A crisis arises in Genesis 6:1-4. Here we are told that the B’Nei Elohim take as many as they choose from the “Daughters of Adam” and bring forth their seed through them. The “Daughters of Adam” is a reference to Genesis 5:1-2 and specifically delineates these women as members of the holy, consecrated family rather than the Cainite kingdoms. From this unholy union the “Nephilim” are born, giants who are “mighty men, men of a Name.” Elsewhere I have argued that this passage describes a diabolical ritual whereby the Sethite royal and noble families covenanted with rebellious heavenly beings in a marriage alliance. Ancient rituals where noble women are married to the gods are known from the Near East and elsewhere. 

The motive is twofold. In Genesis 3, Adam sins because he desires to seize control and dominion over the world before God gives it to him. Satan tempts Adam to follow his will because the world is innately subject to Man. To take control of the world, the devil and his angels must utilize man as an instrument. The result of this arrangement is deformed, giant beings whom I take to be embodiments of the preexistent heavenly beings. Heavenly beings in view of their nature cannot interact with the material world in the same way or with the same precision that we can. Their attempts to do so are usually rather crude: tossing things around, throwing something on the floor, and so on. Our nature is made so that we have the natural powers of engagement with the world. In taking on flesh through this covenant, the devil and his angels were enabled to terrorize the world directly. 

They are called “mighty men, men of a Name.” The word for “mighty men” is “gibborim” and usually denotes military prowess. They were conquerors, marching into the world and taking direct control of its territories, corrupting or annihilating the people present. Thus we are told that the world was “full of violence” by the era of Noah. The bloodshed that occurred with Cain had been magnified by many orders of magnitude. The sacrality of this ritual calls our attention to another key point: as this rebellion took hold in the human family, sacrifice declined to the point of near-extinction. The Nephilim were “men of a Name.” They exalted themselves instead of “calling upon the Name of the LORD.” Seth’s liturgical work for the creation and mankind was replaced with demonic intrusion. 

And here we see the role that sacrifice played until the coming of Christ. The Flood was not a judgment merely imposed from the “outside in.” The rains from Heaven coincided with the bursting open of the “fountains of the great deep.” This is meant to teach us that the cosmic catastrophe of the Flood occurred through the innate essence of creation. The cosmos cried unto God because of the blood that had poured into it. The children of Adam in the priestly line made purification and restitution for this bloodshed and brought the world into the Memory of God, perpetuating its existence. But with the decline and near-extinction of sacrifice, the bloodshed was not purified. Without sacrifice, the creation careened towards destruction so that the world approached dissolution. The ground rose up and consumed those who had shed human blood on it.

The only reason it continued to exist was through the grace of God operative in the family of Noah. Noah gathered the world into the ark, a holy and consecrated environment. When the cosmos dissolved, “God remembered Noah” and he re-sanctified and consecrated the world after the flood in the ascension offering of all clean beasts. Through the commandments given to Noah, man is given the ability to restrain the spread of evil. The prophetic curse on Canaan is a corporate implementation of the Noahic death penalty: the culture of the antediluvian world at the crossroads of the world must be removed and replaced with God’s vine. [Righteous Canaanites are made heirs of their homeland when they join the people of Abraham and come under the covenant of circumcision: note the intent with the Shechemites in Genesis 34.]

With the means of restraint implemented, the cosmos was sustained in its being by the regular presence of sacrifice offered to the God of Heaven. Though many nations fell into idolatry, there were countless Gentiles who continued to offer sacrifice to the one God (i.e. the annual Border Sacrifice in ancient China). Moreover, priestly intercession was made for the whole world at the Tabernacle and Temple. Through the priestly work of mankind and especially Israel as a kingdom of priests and holy nation, the world was brought to God’s Mind and perpetuated in existence and life. The planting of Israel at the crossroads of the world meant that the nations were seeded with divine wisdom rather than evil.

The reason that mankind can simply never return to the old order of things is because it is an objective reality that the Holy Temple has been destroyed and ritual sacrifice ended among many of the world’s nations. And yet the world continues to exist. The Incarnation of the Word of God brings the cosmos into God’s own perfect existence. The devil was jealous of God’s ultimate intent for the human family and intensely desired to carry out creation’s destruction. When Balaam and Balak failed to curse Israel directly, their strategy changed: by corrupting Israel into apostasy, they would force God’s hand so that God would destroy the people of Israel. This is what happens at the end of Numbers. By the same token, the devil sought to dissolve the creation by polluting it so profoundly that God would be forced to dissolve it. He wished to break so many holes in the ship of creation that it would sink. 

In response to this plan, the God of Abraham did what the enemy could not foresee: He tied Himself to the mast of the ship. The Infinite One was joined to world irrevocably by clothing Himself in a body and the stuff of the world. Because Christ our God is the “Existent One”, His comprehensive sharing in the life of the world has permanently joined the World to the memory of God. His self-offering on the Cross and Resurrection in a Glorious Body has transformed the mode by which the world is sustained, permanently ending blood sacrifice and facilitating mankind’s fulfillment of its destiny.

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Cairo to Jordan Tours

 Cairo to Jordan Tours

 Plan Egypt Tours Gives the real height of excitement in Egypt with memorable Cairo to Jordan Tours and we want to make your travelling comfortable with reliable tour operator, Enjoy Cairo to Jordan Tours to visit Cairo then travel to Jordan to enjoy Petra day trip, and Safari tour in Wadi rum, Enjoy your Cairo to Jordan Tours with Plan Egypt Tours

Plan Egypt Tours offers you an extreme entertainment by visiting Cairo’s best ancient and antiqued spots. The Great Pyramids of Giza or The Seven Wonders of the ancient world: Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Besides the breathtaking view of the Sphinx, which is a body and a head of a king or god that symbolize strength and wisdom, also you can scout the valley temple.

Overview:

Sky, Sand and Water, magnificent nature with Cairo to Jordan Tours, Walk through monuments and touch history with Cairo to Jordan Tours, beguile your eyes with Jordan where is a stunning Rose City of Petra, don’t miss the chance to discover Mountain of Nebo, Madaba and Dead Sea

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive Cairo

Today is the first day in Egypt, you will find yourself totally in the moment once Plan Egypt Tours delegate will meet and assist you at Cairo Airport, then he will escort you to your hotel to relax, check in and overnight in Cairo.

Day 02: Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara

Today is the first morning in Egypt, Once you wake up, get your breakfast at hotel, then Plan Egypt Tours guide will escort you to start an exciting Tours, be witness for the glory of the step Pyramid of Zoser ( Sakkara Pyramid), scab a mélange of history at Memphis City and the open air Museum, relax and have your lunch at local restaurant, next move to Pyramids of Giza, it is a must for a real traveler, if you want to see your best travel photos, go to the panorama area to take marvelous photos for the three pyramids, then proceed to the sphinx and the valley temple, finally your guide will escort you back to your hotel, at night optional to the sound and light show at the pyramids, overnight in Cairo.

Day 03: Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din, Old Cairo

Enjoy the savor of your breakfast at hotel, then Plan Egypt Tours guide will escort you to a thrilling Cairo Tours, visit the Egyptian Museum, scout the treasures of Tut Ankh Amun, then your guide will reveal the legends of Salah El-Din Citadel where history and culture pave the way to breathtaking, watch the architectural splendor of the Alabaster Mosque, finally visit Old Cairo including the hanging church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra synagogue, at the end of your tour back to hotel, at night optional Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer, overnight in Cairo.

Day 04 : Cairo / Amman

Once you wake up, get your breakfast, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will escort you to Cairo airport, catch your flight to Amman, Arrive Amman Airport, transfer to hotel, relax, overnight in Amman.

Day 5: Mountain of Nebo, Madaba - Dead Sea Tour

Once you wake up, get your breakfast at your hotel, then drive by air-conditioned vehicle to The Mountain of Nebo, where you can find the tomb of Moses the profit, scout the Old Monastery overlooking the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, as well as Jericho, your next visit to Madaba, visit St. George’s Church, watch the mosaic map of Palestine which belong to the 06th Century, next drive to the famous dead sea, it is considered the lowest point of the Earth, be ready for swimming at the crystal water and the largest natural spa in the world, a lot of benefits from the mineral rich waters and the mud flows, it is your chance to enjoy natural health and the beauty at the same time, the dead sea considered the saltiest and most mineral-laden body of water in the world. relax, enjoy, and treat yourself at the Dead Sea, at the end of your tour transfer back to your hotel in Amman, overnight in Amman.

Day 06: Petra Tour

Once you wake up, get your breakfast at hotel, then drive by air-conditioned vehicle to the Rose Red City of Petra, your guide will reveal the legends of Petra, experience a mélange of history in Petra, it contains the largest attractions of Jordan, at the beginning it was established by Nabatean Arabs, but at the Ptolemaic era it became a trading center for the caravans, it is considered as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, where history and culture pave the way to breathtaking, get a magical experience to enter this hidden city through a long narrow Siq, scout the amazing carved buildings made by Human hands, get the chance to try horseback riding to the entrance of the canyon, Camels are available to hire inside Petra, finally at the end of your tour drive back to Amman, overnight in Amman.

Day 07: Final Departure

Today is the final day in Amman, upon waking up, get your breakfast at hotel, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will escort you to Amman airport, catch your flight back home.

Included:

·         Meet & assist at Cairo Airport upon arrival and transfer to hotel by air-conditioned vehicle

·         03 Nights accommodation in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast

·         02 Days Excursion in Cairo as mentioned at the above program

·         English speaking guide during the two days tour in Cairo

·         02 Lunches at local restaurants in Cairo

·         02 Bottles of Mineral Water to each person during Cairo Tours

·         Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites in Cairo

·         03 Nights accommodation in Amman on Bed & Breakfast

·         Tours to Mountain Nebo, Madaba, and the Dead Sea as mentioned at the itinerary

·         Excursion in Petra major sights as described above in itinerary

·         Short Horseback riding in Petra

·         02 Lunches in Amman and Petra at local restaurants

·         Entrance fees to the mentioned sites in Amman and Petra

·         Local English speaking guide on the spot in Petra for about 03 hours

·         English speaking escort in Mt. Nebo, Madaba, and the Dead Sea

·         All transfers in Cairo, Amman and Petra by air-conditioned vehicle

·         All service charges and taxes

·         Assist & transfer to Amman airport on your final departure.

Excluded:

·         International flight

·         Visa to Egypt & Jordan

·         Flight Ticket Cairo / Amman

·         Optional Tours

·         Tip

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Things To Do Today In London: Thursday 5 January 2017

What we're reading A not-so-subtle message from London's black cabs. A horse catching a bus? Now we've seen everything. Apparently the Queen is also the Duke of Lancaster. Beautiful pics of London boozers. Say goodbye to Dippy. Things to do Skate with Somerset House. Photo: Somerset House A JOURNEY OF ART: "Let us crown ourselves with roses before they be withered, let no meadow escape our riot." So goes The Wisdom of Solomon. It's influenced 100 pieces of art by Vicky Hawkins. Admire them at Oxford House in Bethnal Green. Free, just turn up, 9am-10pm ANIMATION CELEBRATION: Jan Švankmajer's adaptation of Alice in Wonderland has been dubbed one of the strangest films of all time. It's influenced the likes of Terry Gilliam and the Brothers Quay. See it at Deptford Cinema. £5/£3.50, book ahead, from 6.30pm BALLROOM GET DOWN: Get active at Southbank Centre — show off your best moves with dance marathon Ballroom Get Down. Free, book ahead, from 7pm MINDFUL PUB CRAWL: A pub crawl without the hangover — now you're talking. On this alternative pub crawl, you can sample low/no alcohol drinks, and enjoy games and activities. Free, book ahead, 7pm-9.30pm BE ICE-COOL: Get flexible this winter with Yoga On Ice. A light-hearted and fun class, you will be led through a sequences of poses... with a slippery difference. £20, book ahead, 8pm-9pm Feeding the 400 at the Foundling Museum. Photo: The Foundling Museum CLUB NIGHT: Somerset House is still running Skate Club Nights. Join Nicolas Laugier, aka The Reflex, for a night of fun and music on the ice, and enjoy a cocktail in Fortnum's Lodge after. £17, book ahead, 8pm/9.15pm/10/30pm OUR PARTY: Just because it's January doesn't mean you can't party. Let loose at the Queen of Hoxton with Our Party, a night of pop, electro-funk, disco and blues. Free, just turn up, 8pm-2am FOOD HISTORY: The Foundling Hospital in Bloomsbury once had a lot of mouths to feed. Jane Levi uncovers the impact this food — and eating regimes — had on orphans. Feast on the museum's extensive sound archive and photographs at Feeding the 400. Free, just turn up, until 8 January SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY: Lose yourself in Zara Hussein's transformation of Islamic geometry with Numina. Hussein's sculptural installation blurs the boundaries between science and spirituality — combining designs of the Islamic world with modern digital arts. Free, just turn up, until 25 January Good cause for the day A HEALTHY START: Sign up for the ZSL London Zoo Stampede — and get 2017 off to a stomping start. Get fit, help to protect wildlife AND visit your favourite animals after your run. £34, book ahead, 26 March/17 September Review: a 9,500 year-old skull Copyright Trustees of the British Museum Learn about Jericho, one of the world's oldest cities, through an ancient skull covered in plaster. X-rays and MRIs reveal so much about this long-dead man, including how he would have suffered severe toothache because of his abscesses. A small but fascinating display. Creating an Ancestor: The Jericho Skull at Room 3, The British Museum. Free, just turn up, until 19 February ★★★☆☆ Funzing Fun things to do with our friends and sponsor Funzing. Funzing Sessions || Fly First Class for Free Anyone can travel the world in style for next to nothing. You just need to know how! Our friends at Funzing UK are organising a unique talk with Nicky, aka The Miles Mogul. He's a music lawyer, photographer, traveller and most importantly air miles Guru. Come along and hear stories from Nicky's first class adventures and leave knowing how to do it yourself on a shoestring. This is a unique chance to learn the secret hacks and tips he's gathered over the years on how to travel in the ultimate style without breaking the bank. Get tickets BucketList Talks - How to follow your dreams Hear crazy true stories from the people who've probably done everything on your bucket list. Be inspired by tales of marathon running, exploring the Arctic at 16 and driving to Mongolia. Get tickets Hidden London Tour Dive deep into the history of ancient London down forgotten alleyways and mysterious tunnels. Untangle the truth from myths and legends, as you explore the history of figures from Sweeney Todd to the Knights Templar.  Get tickets

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Egypt and Jordan Tours

Increase your knowledge about the Ancient Egyptian Civilization and experience Egypt and Jordan Tours, where you will get the chance to explore the mind resisting landmarks in Cairo such as the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx then get delighted by our fancy tours to Jordan visit Mountain of Nebo, red sea and more.

Start your tours visiting the most famous attraction in the entire world, the great Pyramids of Giza which considered a defining symbol of Egypt and the last of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You will get the chance to enjoy the panoramic view of the Giza Plateau and take amazing photos with the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Feast your eyes while exploring the amazement of Sphinx and then move to visit the Valley Temple which was main entrance to the Giza Plateau, visit Old Cairo including the hanging church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra synagogue.

Catch your flight to Amman, where the capital of Jordan, is a modern city with numerous ancient ruins. Atop Jabal al-Qala’a hill, the historic Citadel includes the pillars of the Roman Temple of Hercules and the 8th-century Umayyad Palace complex, known for its grand dome, The Mountain of Nebo, where you can find the tomb of Moses the profit, scout the Old Monastery overlooking the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, as well as Jericho, your next visit to Madaba, visit St. George’s Church, watch the mosaic map of Palestine which belong to the 06th Century, be ready for swimming at the crystal water and the largest natural spa in the world, a lot of benefits from the mineral rich waters and the mud flows, visit Rose Red City of Petra, experience a mélange of history in Petra, it contains the largest attractions of Jordan.

Petra, is one of the world's most treasured UNESCO Heritage Sites. Voted by popular ballot in 2007 as one of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World', it has retained its magnetism.

The ruined city of Jerash is Jordan's largest and most interesting Roman site, and a major tourist drawcard. Its imposing ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, temples and theatres all speak to the time when this was an important imperial centre. Even the most casual fan of archaeology will enjoy a half-day at the site – but take a hat and sunscreen in the warmer months, as the exposed ruins can be very hot to explore.

The city was built on a terrace, pierced from east to west by the Valley of Moses one of the places where, according to tradition, the Israelite leader Moses struck a rock and water gushed forth. The valley is enclosed by sandstone cliffs veined with shades of red and purple varying to pale yellow, and for this reason Petra was called by the 19th-century English biblical scholar John William Burgon a rose-red city half as old as Time.

Amuse yourself while taking our Cairo to Jordan Tours and enjoy visiting the great three Pyramids of Giza Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, Sphinx a huge half-human half-lion statue, also you can scout the valley temple, Sakkara pyramid which is considered the oldest step pyramids in the world, it was built by the architect Imhotep, contains six layers that is gradually decreasing in size. We offer you an extreme entertainment by visiting Cairo’s best ancient and antiqued spots. The Great Pyramids of Giza or The Seven Wonders of the ancient world: Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Besides the breathtaking view of the Sphinx, which is a body and a head of a king or god that symbolize strength and wisdom, also you can scout the valley temple.

Increase your knowledge about the Ancient Egyptian Civilization and experience Egypt Nile Cruise, Jerash and petra Tours, Discover the greatness of the Ancient Egyptians and sail along the Nile River on board a deluxe Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, where you will get amazed by watching the incredible amount of ruins and monuments. feast your soul while exploring the East and West Bank of Luxor which include about a third of the most remarkable monuments in the world such as Karnak Temple, the biggest temple in the world, Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon then scout to Aswan and you will experience the warm weather and the amazing landscapes while visiting the astonishing sightseeing in the city such as Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and more.

Get chance to choose your Nile Cruise between different fancy Nile Cruises with high facilities and a lovely amazing Nile view via Egypt to Jordan Vacations Get the chance to explore Luxor which contains about a third of the most valuable monuments and antiquities in the whole world such as Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, and Queen Hatshepsut Temple. Find your inner peace while enjoying the charming nature of Aswan and visiting the most attractive sites in the city such as Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam.

Moreover, you will be able to visit two of the most beautiful temples in the world; Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples scout Petra is a famous archaeological site in Jordan's southwestern desert. Dating to around 300 B.C., it was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. Accessed via a narrow canyon called Al Siq, it contains tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs, earning its nickname, the "Rose City.

Get excited with Egypt to Jordan Package and visit one of the most famous attractions in the whole world; the Giza Pyramids, considered the most famous and mysterious constructions in the world, built 4,700 years ago as massive tombs by the orders of the Egypt's pharaohs and date back to the Old Kingdom era, the magnificent pyramids of Giza includes three pyramids, known as Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus pyramids, then enjoy the nature of the Nile river between Luxor and Aswan , Visit Umm Qais (Gadara), it was discovered by Alexander the great, it is ten cities considered as a union, take a breath taking to the amazing view to Jordan Valley, Galilee Sea, and the heights of Golan, Then proceed to Jerash which back to the Roman Empire, located in Gilead Mountain, it is considered one of the largest sites of the Roman Architecture.

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