Forgotten and rediscovered in 1812 by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, Petra has since been an unending source of fascination for archaeologists and tourists alike. The Khazneh ...

As one of the oldest cities in the world, Petra has attracted over a million visitors in recent years. As one seven wonders of the modern world, it is a must for any trip to Jordan. Carved into ...

Ad Deir, or the Monastery, is one of Petra's many facades carved out of sandstone in Wadi Musa, Jordan. As visitors ... A.D. 363 leveled many of the city’s buildings. Following another ...

Known as Ed Deir—the Monastery—this building ... Deep within Jordan’s desolate desert canyons and rugged mountains lies an ancient treasure, the stone city of Petra. A UNESCO World Heritage ...