the iconic desert city continues to mesmerize tourists and archaeologists alike. Ad Deir, or the Monastery, is one of Petra's many facades carved out of sandstone in Wadi Musa, Jordan. As visitors ...

Petra is home to more than 600 hypogea, tombs carved into the rocky ... Heading south through what is now Jordan, he overheard people talking about a city located near Jebel Haroun, where the ...

Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is ...

The ancient city of Petra in modern-day Jordan prospered for centuries as a major power along the spice route. The dazzling ...

As one seven wonders of the modern world, it is a must for any trip to Jordan. Carved into ... rediscovered Petra after the local Bedouin showed him the fabled lost city. In 1839, a Scottish ...

Ancient tombs carved in the rock in Petra, Jordan (Alamy) One of the new wonders of the world, the ancient city of Petra tends to be top of most tourists’ lists – and for very good reason.

each offering a window into Jordan’s magnificent past and vibrant present. From the awe-inspiring Petra — an ancient Nabataean city carved into red sandstone cliffs — to the majestic ...

Welcome to Jordan, a destination where the past ... Another must-visit is Petra, the "Lost City," carved into rose-red cliffs over 2,000 years ago. A walk through the Siq leads to the majestic ...