In the early 1800s, a Swiss explorer tricked his way into Petra, the ancient oasis whose location had been a closely guarded secret for centuries. Known as Ed Deir—the Monastery—this building ...

New 7 Wonders of the World ... Carved into the heart of Jordan's sandstone cliffs, Petra stands as a testament to the ingenuity and artistry of the Nabataean civilization. This ancient city ...

Who built the ‘lost city’ of Petra—and why did they leave? Who built the ‘lost city’ of Petra—and why did they leave? How to plan the ultimate Central American adventure How to plan ...

After 100 million votes were cast it was announced that the New Seven Wonders of the World are the Great Wall of China, Chichén Itzá, Petra, Machu Picchu, Christ the Redeemer, the Colosseum and ...

With this ethos in mind, it's time to pull up those "Seven Wonders of the World" bucket ... Jordan's iconic Petra is known ...

The seven wonders often appear on travel bucket lists ... One of Jordan’s most prized national treasures is the ancient city of Petra, a half-built, half-rock-carved settlement that was an ...

Visitors can walk through history in the ancient city of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and experience the magic of the desert in Wadi Rum, famously known as the ‘Valley of ...