Mohammad is slowly roasting Arabic coffee beans over a fire. As he pulls the pan from the flame and begins to grind the beans ...

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 ...

Established by the Nabateans, an indigenous people of the region, Petra is located in present-day southwestern Jordan, extending into parts of southern Israel. The Nabateans were known for their ...

With none of the crowds but much of the mystique of Jordan's magnificent Petra facades, Hegra in Saudi Arabia is the place ...

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Here are the BEST things to do in Jordan on a 7 day trip. Includes Petra, Wadi Rum, The Dead Sea and religious sites. As ...

The preservation of these landmarks is essential to safeguarding their historical and cultural value for future generations (Photo by Ahmed Khlifat) PETRA – Jordan’s iconic archaeological site, Petra, ...

Ancient tombs carved in the rock in Petra, Jordan (Alamy) One of the new wonders of the world, the ancient city of Petra tends to be top of most tourists’ lists – and for very good reason.

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

Marriott has a high reputation to uphold in Jordan with its well-known Amman property and Jordan Valley operation, and it certainly doesn't disappoint in Petra, either. With views of the entire ...