Petra Carved directly into vibrant red, white, and pink sandstone cliffs, Petra is Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. Established as the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom around the 4th century BC, this “Rose City” flourished as a key trade hub, renowned for its advanced water conduit system that turned the arid desert into a thriving oasis.
Visitors enter the site through the Siq, a narrow gorge flanked by soaring cliffs, which dramatically reveals the iconic Al-Khazneh (The Treasury). Beyond this masterpiece lies a vast archaeological park featuring the Royal Tombs, the massive Monastery (Ad Deir), and a Roman-style theater capable of seating 3,000 spectators. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Petra remains a timeless testament to the ingenuity of lost civilizations.
