‘Stunning’ hidden tomb found at Petra site featured in ‘Indiana Jones’
About 2,000 years ago, the powerful ancient kingdom of the Nabataeans hand-carved a city into the sandstone cliffs of Petra, ...
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Things You Must Know Before Traveling to Petra, Jordan
Traveling to Petra, Jordan, is a journey into an ancient world filled with awe-inspiring architecture, rich history, and ...
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Who built the ‘lost city’ of Petra—and why did they leave?
Ad Deir, or the Monastery, is one of Petra's many facades carved out of sandstone in Wadi Musa, Jordan. As visitors enter Petra from the winding gorge known as the Siq, they first behold the ...
Meeting local communities in Jordan – from hiking with Bedouin tribes to cooking in Petra homes
Mohammad is slowly roasting Arabic coffee beans over a fire. As he pulls the pan from the flame and begins to grind the beans ...
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Gendarmerie operation sparks controversy in Petra, Jordan
Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...
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Heritage in Action: JASI’s sustainable solutions for Petra’s preservation
The preservation of these landmarks is essential to safeguarding their historical and cultural value for future generations (Photo by Ahmed Khlifat) PETRA – Jordan’s iconic archaeological site, Petra, ...