The ancient city of Petra was one of the hubs of the Middle East, and today sits in southern Jordan. In a matter of hundreds of years, it had transformed from a deserted landscape into the political, ...

While most tourists flock to the iconic Treasury and Monastery, there are several lesser-known sites in Petra that are equally fascinating. These hidden gems give a glimpse of the city's diverse past ...

The city of Petra was once the beating heart of Jordan, attracting people from across the Middle East. A hub of politics, it soon attracted merchants, known as the Nabateans, who brought with them ...

International artists Jackie and Marlon Jackson, members of the legendary Jackson Five, visited the city of Petra on Sunday and explored the unique landmarks of the rose-red city. Yazan Mahadin, ...

Built over 2,000 years ago, the iconic desert city continues to mesmerize tourists and archaeologists alike. Ad Deir, or the Monastery, is one of Petra's many facades carved out of sandstone in Wadi ...

Tourist routes have reopened at the ancient site of Petra in southern Jordan after flash floods engulfed the Unesco world heritage site earlier this week. A video posted on social media by Joyce Karam ...

SIQ AL-BARID, Jordan -- Recent heavy rains caused flash floods across the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, forcing authorities to close the gates of the famed Petra ruins to tourists who were soggy and ...