For many tourists, the visit to the ancient city in southwest Jordan ends here. But Petra has much more to offer, including more than 600 stone facades and an intriguing list of clues about its ...

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 ...

The ancient city of Petra in modern-day Jordan prospered for centuries as a major power along the spice route. The dazzling settlement, with tombs, monuments, and temples carved directly into the ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Varanasi is in India, it is one of the world’s oldest cities known for its ancient Hindu culture and enormous temples. Bagan, ...

Petra is one of the wonders of the world. Carved out of rock, the sudden entrance into the ancient Nabatean city through a narrow passage is breathtaking. It is the crown jewel of the Jordanian ...

This was based on their similarity to reliefs at Jordan's famous ancient city of Petra. But a fresh study puts the camels at between 7,000-8,000 old. Precisely ageing rock sculptures is a ...

Chris travels to the ancient city of Petra in Jordan with Guz Khan, where floating, haggling, camel riding and some unique descriptions from Guz await.