An aerial view of Baydha, a settlement beside the Shara Mountains and north of Petra’s famous city center that contains archaeological evidence spanning more than 10,000 years.(Robert Bewley/APAAME) ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A new tomb was discovered at Petra’s Khazneh, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The tomb’s discovery, as revealed on Discovery Channel’s ...

Situated on the eastern bank of the River Jordan, nine kilometres north of the Dead Sea, the archaeological site consists of two distinct areas: Tell Al-Kharrar, also known as Jabal Mar-Elias ...

The 74,000-hectare property, inscribed as a mixed natural and cultural site, is situated in southern Jordan, near the border with Saudi Arabia. It features a varied desert landscape consisting of a ...

Petra, Jordan is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture. The lost city of Petra - named as one of the new 7 Wonders ...

Petra is a magnificent site in Jordan recognised by UNESCO for its immense historical significance and outstanding universal value. It is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is surrounded by ...

Petra’s extensive hydraulic infrastructure helped support a population of around 30,000. It also allowed for extravagant displays of conspicuous consumption designed to impress traders and dignitaries ...