Built over 2,000 years ago, the iconic desert city continues to mesmerize tourists and archaeologists alike. Ad Deir, or the Monastery, is one of Petra's many facades carved out of sandstone in ...

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 ...

President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance appeared solemn as they placed wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown ...

From wonders of the world and royal resting places to tales of crusaders, these fascinating facts about Petra will amaze you. Deep in the Jordanian desert, the ancient stone city of Petra has a ...

Did you know Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985? It covers 264 square kilometers and welcomes nearly a million visitors yearly. Known as the Rose-Red City, its architecture glows with ...

Cambodia ’s astonishing jungle relic is another “lost city” that perhaps was never really lost. After all, no matter how dense the treescape, it is hard to lose a place that, sprawling across some 390 ...

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre may have a shrine, but it is widely believed that Jesus Christ was actually buried and then resurrected in the Garden Tomb. Located just a short walk from the Old ...

Along the west bank of the Nile River, archaeologists discovered rock-cut tombs and burial shafts up to 3,600 years old. Many of the tombs featured a range of artifacts that could redefine what ...

Where was Cleopatra’s sister buried? Have her remains been found? And why was this boy buried in the Octagon tomb?

A “well” that was actually a forgotten tomb is among new archaeological discoveries in 2025. Photo from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities The summaries below were drafted with the ...

A look inside the mystery of giant tombs steeped in ancient history and at the story of the dedicated volunteers who preserve them for future generations. Once a year, on a September night, the ...

Twenty years ago, Petra Nemcova was waking up the morning after Christmas and preparing to leave her vacation in Thailand when disaster struck. In 2004, Nemcova was 25 years old and vacationing ...