Petra is one of the world's most breathtaking archaeological treasures, drawing visitors from across the globe. Nestled in the rugged desert landscape of southern Jordan, this ancient city is famously ...

Tucked into a narrow canyon in the desert of modern-day Jordan, an entire city of temples, tombs, and monumental facades was ...

New archaeological research dates the heyday of terrace farming at the ancient desert city of Petra to the first century. This development led to an explosion of agricultural activity, increasing the ...

Petra (located just off the town of Wadi Musa) is truly one of the most marvelous gems among all ancient sites. The rose-red city carved out of rocks was naturally protected by the walls of the gorge ...

AMMAN – The Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) has decided to exempt Jordanians from entrance fees into Petra city during the Eid Al Fitr holiday, expected to start June 5 or 6.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. STORY: Tourists were evacuated from the site as water filled the gorge, turning it into a fast flowing river. Mahmoud Refaat ...

We’ve been hiking a narrow canyon for nearly half an hour, hemmed in by huge sunset-colored cliffs, and the suspense is killing me. Where’s Petra? “It’s becoming clear why it was lost for so long,” ...

The city of Petra was once a crucial political, cultural and economic hub. Established as a trading post by the region's native people — the Nabateans — the city was located in what is now ...

(Phys.org)—A team of international archaeologists including Christian Cloke of the University of Cincinnati is providing new insights into successful and extensive water management and agricultural ...