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