Petra - Jordan

Petra - Jordan A rose-red city, half as old as time. The city of Petra, capital of the Nabatean Arabs, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.
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Located at a distance of 230 KM to the south of Amman, Petra is the most important site and tourism attraction in Jordan, visited by tourists from all over the world. Petra is a unique example of an astonishing ancient civilization. More than 2,200 years ago, the Nabatean Arabs perfectly carved this Nabatean city of Petra into the mountains, rendering it now one of the seven wonders of the world.

Petra was discovered in 1812 by the Swedish explorer Johan Ludwig Burckhardt during his expedition, which was funded by the British Royal Geographical Society, in the Levant, Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula. Due to the delay in discovering the city, Petra was named the “Lost City”. It was also described by the English poet Bergen as the unique, astonishing Eastern city. The Nabatean Kingdom flourished to reach the north-west of the Arabian Peninsula where the city of Madian Saleh lies; and further extended its influence to the Red Sea shores of Sinai and the Horan Fields in Syria to Damascus. The Nabatean Kingdom along with its capital Petra was surrounded by many ancient kingdoms and civilizations including the Pharaohs to the west, Tadmor to the north, and Mesopotamia to the east. The Nabateans were famous for their advanced irrigation systems and water harvesting mechanisms.

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Can you believe Petra's colors are real? 😍🇯🇴

The beginning of an unforgettable journey... Petra, 1984 😍🇯🇴
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The beginning of an unforgettable journey... Petra, 1984 😍🇯🇴

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Sunset over Petra's mountains—simply unforgettable. 😍

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Where timeless history meets breathtaking landscapes.

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Amman, you beauty!

Behind every great destination are the people who dedicate their lives to preserving its story.Professor Dr. Suleiman Al...
10/07/2026

Behind every great destination are the people who dedicate their lives to preserving its story.

Professor Dr. Suleiman Al-Farajat is one of Petra's true unsung heroes. Through decades of archaeological research, discoveries, and academic dedication, he has made invaluable contributions to understanding and preserving the legacy of the Nabataeans.

His work has helped uncover new chapters of Petra's remarkable history, inspiring researchers, guides, and visitors from around the world.

Every stone in Petra tells a story—and thanks to devoted experts like Dr. Suleiman Al-Farajat, those stories continue to live on.
A true guardian of Petra's heritage. A silent hero.

❤️ Thank you, Professor, for everything you have given to Petra.

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Tourism Street, Wadi Musa
Petra
71882

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Monday 06:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 18:00
Thursday 06:00 - 18:00
Friday 06:00 - 18:00
Saturday 06:00 - 18:00
Sunday 06:00 - 18:00

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