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 ...
Carved from rock in modern-day Jordan, Petra prospered for centuries under Nabataean and Roman rule. This dazzling settlement ...
The 2,000-year-old building featured in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' READ MORE: Archeologists make stunning discovery at an ancient Chinese ... rock face in Petra, Jordan.
Petra now faces complex challenges in tourism management, including sustainability and inclusivity (Photos by Ahmed Khlifat) PETRA — Famous for its rose-coloured architecture carved into sandstone ...
Visitors to Sharjah Archaeology Museum will get a treat to a collection of sculptures, statues and architectural remnants, originating from the ancient city of Petra. Petra, Desert Wonder ...
(MENAFN- Jordan Times) PETRA - Famous for its rose-coloured architecture carved into sandstone cliffs, the ancient Nabataean city of Petra has drawn travellers for centuries. Inscribed as a UNESCO ...
Flash floods in Jordan have killed 11 people and forced the evacuation of nearly 4,000 tourists from the ancient city of Petra. Rescue teams and helicopters are searching for five people whose car ...
The newly discovered tomb could now be home to the largest collection of ancient human skeletons found buried in one place within Petra. The archaeologists are now excited to study the tomb and ...
How was this architectural wonder created over 2,000 years ago? The technical prowess of Petra, an ancient city in southern Jordan, which was a wonder in the middle of the desert.
The geophysicist and archaeologist on uncovering Petra’s secrets.
It's been hailed as a stunning discovery. A team of archaeologists have unearthed a hidden tomb in Jordan's ancient city of Petra. Researchers found the tomb in the UNESCO World Heritage site under ...