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Out in The Middle East: Petra, Jordan
In Jordan lies Petra, a city that existed from 400B.C. to some time around 104 A.D. Today, it was one of The Middle East’s most eclectic tourist sights.
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A look at this most impressionable place especially for history buffs.
Fascinating Places: The Ancient City of Petra
What makes Petra so interesting is that the entire city is carved out of solid rock, making it one of the most unique of archeological finds. Over 500 tombs, temples, and houses were cut into the pinkish sandstone cliffs where it is located in the desert of southern Jordan.
A Photographic Tour Through the Beautiful Ancient City of Petra, Jordan – Part Two
We finish our journey through the ancient city of Petra in Jordan by visiting more of the valley and climbing the mountains. The beautiful sights are both natural and man-made, including an impressive mountaintop facade.
A Photographic Tour Through the Beautiful Ancient City of Petra, Jordan – Part One
The facade of the Treasury monument at Petra in Jordan will be familiar to anyone who has seen the film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”. It forms part of a huge city complex that may be less well-known. We start our journey by looking at some of the structures created by the Nabateans.
