Less than a century after it was rediscovered, National Geographic's correspondent explored the ruins of Petra and found its ...

Petra, in southern Jordan, is a love letter to human civilisation from a long-lost empire. The Nabataeans, a nomadic Arabic people, began chiselling away at the natural sandstone surroundings around 2 ...

Traveling to Petra, Jordan, is a journey into an ancient world filled with awe-inspiring architecture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an adventurer, or ...

Imagine walking into Petra, Jordan without the hustle and bustle of tourists clamoring over each other for photos and mule handlers and souvenir stall sellers harassing you for business? You’ll get it ...

On Aug. 22, 1812, young Swiss explorer Johann Burckhardt tricked his way into the lost city of Petra, the forgotten capital of the ancient Nabataean civilization. The formerly nomadic Nabataeans had ...

“Get Out There” is a column for itchy footed humans written by long-time Paste contributor Blake Snow. Although different now, travel is better than ever. Today we hike to Petra. As one of the Seven ...

Few destinations offer the exotic adventure, diverse culture, stunning landscapes and rich history afforded by a visit to Petra, Jordan. This jaw-dropping archaeological site located between the Dead ...

One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Lost City of Petra hides coyly behind Southern Jordan’s pink sandstone cliffs. The rock-cut ruins of the lost Nabatean Kingdom feature Corinthian pillars ...

On July 7, Petra was declared one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Hewn from towering rock walls of multi-color sandstone, the fabled ancient city is an enduring testament to the vision of the ...

While the ancient city of Petra is simply a famous archaeological site to most of the world, for university professor Sami Alhasanat, it’s a treasured “playground.” He was born in Jordan’s “lost city” ...