| The ancient city of Petra ("Rock" in Greece) is a | | | | declared a World Heritage Site in 1985. A traveler, |
| beautiful archeological city in Jordan. It is world | | | | who looks forward to an adventure of timelessness, |
| renowned for its natural rock shape architecture. In | | | | will definitely fall in love with the rock city. Jordan, of |
| July 2007, Petra was named one of the New Seven | | | | all the places in the world is a rare place that blends |
| Wonders of the World. The city lies on the slope of | | | | with mystique, tradition and hospitality. Petra signifies |
| Mount Hor, enclosed in a basin amid the towering | | | | that beauty is indeed timelessness. If one had to see |
| rock mountains of Arabah. A beautiful stream runs | | | | elegance and beauty personified, the city of Petra |
| down perennially throughout the mountains. Because | | | | would make for the perfect picture. Without a doubt, |
| of its natural shape and structure it used to act as a | | | | Petra is a precious jewel in the crown of Jordan's |
| fortress in the ancient times as it controlled the | | | | popular places. |
| commercial trading routes that connected Gaza, | | | | For a wanderer, or a photographer, Petra embodies |
| Bosra, Persian Gulf and Damascus. One can see | | | | the ultimate charm. With a number of well equipped |
| magnificent rocks carved out to form monastery, | | | | resorts and hotels around Petra, one can easily stay |
| and theater. One can see the shafts, the sandstones, | | | | here. It is also very well connected by flights and |
| cliffs and other extensive ruins. | | | | local transportation. For a Petra tourist to enjoy the |
| The city is truly a red rose carved forever in time. | | | | old world charm, Jordan offers the right blend of |
| The rock structures and carved monuments lend an | | | | hospitality and a rich culture that adds up to a |
| air of mystique and elegance to the city which was | | | | beautiful experience. |