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Deep within Jordan’s desolate desert ... In reality, this building, the only example at Petra of a monument not sculpted out of rock, is a large temple. A tetrastyle structure (with four columns ...

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

Ad Deir, or the Monastery, is one of Petra's many facades carved out of sandstone in Wadi Musa, Jordan. As visitors enter Petra from the winding gorge known as the Siq, they first behold the ...

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They acknowledge there is more to do. But there is a concern in Jordan that a campaign warning off tourists from Petra could be counterproductive by damaging a major income source, as well as ...

Jordan , a land of historical wonders and natural beauty, offers travellers an incredible journey through time, especially within the ancient city of Petra. Known for its intricate rock-cut ...