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 ...

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 geophysicist and archaeologist on uncovering Petra’s secrets.

(Gray News) - Archaeologists made a historical discovery at an iconic landmark in Jordan once featured in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” The group of archaeologists discovered 12 skeletons in ...

Discovery, Petra, Jordan's iconic Khaznah ... As per Creasman, Nabataeans were ancient Arabian nomads who thrived in Jordan's desert city from the fourth century BC to AD 106.