Petra is a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert. Dating to around 300 B.C., it was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. Accessed via a narrow canyon called Al Siq, it contains tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs.
Its most famous structure is the Al Khazneh, a temple with an ornate facade. Known as the ‘Rose City’ due to the color of the stone, Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Walking through Petra is like stepping back in time, revealing the architectural genius of an ancient civilization in the heart of the dramatic desert landscape.