Arabian lamps
Arabian lamps

Fake antiques in Jordan

Last updated on 29 Apr 2019
Jordan
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How it works:

  • Version 1: at markets, stall owners will try to pass their ware (e.g. oil lamps) off as antiques.
  • Version 2: at Petra, touts will offer you coins claimed to have been found from the tombs or bracelets with ancient engravings.

Places to beware:

  • Amman
  • Petra

What to do:

  • It can be difficult to tell if you are not an expert. Hence, it is best to avoid buying anything advertised as an antique.
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