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The Biblical itinerary of Numbers 33 mentions several places in this desert (referred to as “the wilderness” in scripture). Hazeroth is on the southeastern corner along the border with Saudi Arabia. Rithmah is in south central Rum near Mount Paran (Jabal Umm Ad Dami). Rimmon Parez (which literally means “the breaking of the pomegranate”) is in north central Rum. It is mentioned in the Torah that the people had fun in a spot called Tophel.
Jordan’s Wadi Rum desert is characterized by its beautiful sandstone mountains, narrow canyons, and red-colored rolling dunes coupled with its thousand-year old inscriptions and archeological remains, offering a fascinating historic experience. Wadi Rum is also a site of spiritual significance as it is believed to be the place where prophet Moses passed through when he crossed from the Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba, some pepole belives where Moses wrote parts of the Torah.
Everyone loves the majestic desert of Wadi Rum, and it is a most popular attraction in Jordan as people experience the Bedouin life. But did you know that this is one of the areas that the Israelites encamped during the Exodus? Wadi Rum is amid the wilderness of Paran. The tallest mountain, Jabal Um Ad Dami has been identified by many interpreters as the biblical Mount Paran. Hiking up this mountain is very popular with adventure tourists. However, pilgrims may wish to hike here as well since this is mentioned as the place where the Lord’s presence rested next after departing from Mount Sinai[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
