At the end of the Siq-a narrow, winding gorge through ruby-red sandstone in southwestern Jordan ... Site. Petra's most striking structures remain its rock-cut monuments. Most, like Al-Khazneh ...

Petra, carved into the rose-red cliffs of Jordan, continues to reveal its secrets ... Continue reading One of the most recognizable landmarks is Al-Khazneh, or the Treasury, a facade with ...

"Petra" is the Greek word for "rock." But the Arabic term, al-madina al-ward ah (rose-colored city), far better evokes the beauty of this enigmatic site. Located in western Jordan, Petra was built ...

In short, yes – Petra is safe to visit. The site is well-maintained with trained personnel and established emergency ...

How digital archaeologists are using drones and cutting-edge cameras to recreate the spectacular 2,000-year-old ruins in Jordan Susan ... structure in Petra—Al Khazneh, or the Treasury, a ...