Petra
At the end of the King's highway a big archeological miracle is waiting for you to be discovered. Petra or "Rose
Red City" is the most famous attraction in Jordan and one cannot leave the country without visiting the capital
of the Nabateans. Literally carved out of craggy rocks and hidden behind massive rocks. Petra was only rediscovered
in 1812 by the Swiss explorer Burkhart. Petra is the Legacy of the Nabateans. Who settled in the south of Jordan
more than two thousands years ago. From this hidden post, they dominated the trade routes of ancient Arabia.
Levying tools and sheltering caravans. Petra was widely respected for its refined culture, massive architecture
and water-channel system. Much of Petra's appeal comes from its spectacular setting deep inside a narrow desert
gorge or "Siq" that one can pass on foot or on horseback. The close observer will even discover inscriptions
carved onto the stone. You will be astonished standing suddenly in front of the Treasury at the end of the "Siq"
and this is just the beginning. The hundreds of buildings, temples, baths and facades constructed by the Nabateans
and the Romans can keep you for days in Petra!
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