Astory from Wadi Moussa

Collection title

Jordanian towns

ID

JRT00255

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

1997

Production year

1997

Abstract

This episode talks about Wadi Moussa ( the Valley of Moses) and the story of the spring which is linked to the Prophet Moses ( peace be upon him). The village of Wadi Moussa is introduced, it is a village situated on a mountain road leading to Petra, its old a real name is Elji. Its mountainous ground and the activities of its inhabitants in the traditional markets makes it a tourist destination. Without forgetting its water springs and gardens. Handicrafts such as : sewing, embroidery and Knitting developed thanks to the help of associations. Finally, the episode mentions the importance of horses for the transportation of tourists to the ancient city of Petra.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Tourist sites

Secondary themes

• Historical heritages / Arab and muslim worlds
• Landscapes and environment / Geography and landscapes
• Tourism and cultural sites / Archaeological sites
• Society and way of life / Public areas and social issues

Credits / Cast

• Kobeilat Oubed - Author of original work
• Atell Mahmoud - Speaker
• Atell Mahmoud - Director

Period of events

• From -500 to 0

Map locations

• Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - Al Shoubak

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

15m44

Additional information

Wadi Moussa / Petra / Mountains / Valleys / Tourists / Water springs / Bazaars / Fortress / Horses / hotels