Moab (Modern Central-Western Jordan)
East of the Dead Sea lay this nation descended from Lot’s lineage and the birthplace of Ruth. Frequent battles with Israel marked its history until the Assyrian and Persian rule in the 6th century BCE dissolved its identity. Arabic names replaced “Moab” as Jordan was formed in the 20th century. Today, tourists visit the region to see the stunning landscapes and archaeological sites that dot central-western Jordan.
