In the early 1800s, a Swiss explorer tricked his way into Petra, the ancient oasis whose location had been a closely guarded secret for centuries. Known as Ed Deir—the Monastery—this building ...

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 ...

Petra, once a thriving political, cultural, and economic centre in the ancient world, holds a significant place in the history of the Middle East. Established by the Nabateans, an indigenous ...

Petra Treasury is a monument carved by the Nabataean craftsmen who operated under the influence of the stonemasons from the Mediterranean basin. (ACOR) Amman -- Petra's architecture had been under the ...

Conveniently located across from the entrance of Petra, the Movenpick offers a place to dine before walking to Petra at night. It is located at Tourism St, Wadi Musa 71810.

The Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority launches new hike aimed at promoting eco-tourism, cultural heritage (Photos by Ahmad Khlifat) PETRA — The Petra Development and Tourism Region ...