Deep within Jordan’s desolate desert ... In reality, this building, the only example at Petra of a monument not sculpted out of rock, is a large temple. A tetrastyle structure (with four columns ...

Petra is one of the most iconic destinations in the world. Even those who don't know anything about the country of Jordan have probably seen pictures of ...

Earlier archaeologists considered the Great Temple an unsalvageable ... curious remains of ancient art." Petra has lately fulfilled that prophesy. It is now Jordan's top tourist destination ...

Ad Deir, or the Monastery, is one of Petra's many facades carved out of sandstone in Wadi Musa, Jordan. As visitors enter Petra from the winding gorge known as the Siq, they first behold the ...

In the heart of Jordan, there is a cave city captivating ... reaching a height of 45 metres. It is also Petra's most famous temple, and has become emblematic of the city. But the Jordanian city ...