Did you know Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985? It covers 264 square kilometers and welcomes nearly a million visitors yearly. Known as the Rose-Red City, its architecture glows with ...

Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, Petra is known for its iconic pink sandstone, its (at-the-time) advanced ...

In its heyday, Petra was once the thriving capital of the Nabataean Kingdom. An esteemed World Heritage Site, its notable ...

Explore the 10 oldest lost cities, from Machu Picchu to Mohenjo-Daro, and uncover their rise, fall, and rediscovery. Dive ...

"Petra acted like the center of the world." The ancient city encompasses more than 64,000 acres and it’s impossible to see the entire site in just one day — travelers should definitely pack ...

The geophysicist and archaeologist on uncovering Petra’s secrets. By Pippa Bailey Two weeks after a tomb containing 12 skeletons was found in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan, this autumn, ...