Built over 2,000 years ago, the iconic desert city continues to mesmerize tourists and archaeologists alike. Ad Deir, or the Monastery, is one of Petra's many facades carved out of sandstone in ...

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 ...

In 1989, Steven Spielberg made the 2,000-year-old city the setting for his blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Petra’s Treasury, carved out of the pink rock, became the legendary ...

Petra, once a thriving political, cultural, and economic centre in the ancient world, holds a significant place in the history of the Middle East. Established by the Nabateans, an indigenous ...

From ancient ruins to towering modern landmarks, explore seven of the region's most stunning attractions An ancient city ...