Famous spots like Al-Khazneh and Ad-Deir show the ancient builders’ skill. Today, visitors explore Petra’s secrets, learning ...

Ancient technology could be the key to surviving. The most recognizable landmark in the ancient city of Petra is Ad Deir, also known as The Monastery. An ancient civilization of traders called the ...

The Ad Deir Monastery was built by the Nabateans in the first century. Photograph by Julien Garcia, Corbis Images With scientists from Jordan, Italy, and South Africa, Akasheh also spent three ...

The Ad Deir Monastery in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture: istock They excavated the newly uncovered tomb in August with a film crew — but the most shocking ...