Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Jaber Nassib Amman Damascus Reopen War Fracture
Once a bustling artery of trade and travel in the Levant, the 379-kilometer border between Jordan and Syria is now a symbol of the region’s geopolitical fractures. The primary route connecting Amman and Damascus, this frontier was closed for years due to the Syrian civil war. Its intermittent reopening is a tentative step, but your journey here remains subject to an unpredictable security environment.
Ramtha Local Closure Amid Security Advisory Risks
There are two main border crossings. The principal crossing for all international traffic is at Jaber on the Jordanian side, which corresponds with Nassib in Syria. This was the economic lifeline for the region, handling billions of dollars in trade. A second crossing at Ramtha-Daraa has historically served local traffic but has been more consistently closed to the public.