Petra, in today’s southern Jordan, is famous for its rock-cut monuments, but it was also a city that could not thrive without careful water planning. At its height, Petra supported baths, pools, ...

In the 1989 film 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade', the Temple of the Sun is the stunning Middle Eastern shrine that houses the Holy Grail. Now, in a case of 'history imitating art', human remains ...

Conservation experts almost gave up when they first saw the severely damaged wall paintings they had come to rescue in the ancient city of Petra. Cloaked for centuries in grimy soot from Bedouin camp ...

AMMAN — With nearly 3,000 years of history, Petra, designated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World 17 years ago, is renowned for its unique blend of history, culture and nature, making it a ...

The flooding in Petra occurred suddenly, catching tourists at prominent sites such as the Treasury, one of the site's iconic tombs. Jordanian authorities evacuated nearly 1,800 tourists from the ...

Discover the best time to visit Petra, Jordan’s breathtaking sandstone sensation, and plan your journey to one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. ByAlex Ledsom, Senior Contributor. Forbes ...