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 ...

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 You can save this article by registering for ...

Google Street View has expanded to Jordan, home to some of the world's oldest and most breathtaking ancient ruins. As of today, Street View users can explore 30 historical sites across Jordan, ...

Situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Nabatean city of Petra is considered among the Seven Wonders of the World. In the description of the “universal ...

Our understanding of ancient civilizations is constantly challenged by newly discovered ruins that defy mainstream historical ...

PETRA, JORDAN—Surely there is not a more dramatic entrance to a city than the Siq, the narrow fracture cleaved when primordial seismic forces blasted the sandstone mountain, riving a kilometre-long ...

Step back in time and explore the world’s most captivating ancient ruins. From the mystical city of Petra to the towering pyramids of Tikal, these 10 must-visit sites offer a glimpse into the wonders ...

The centuries-old pink ruins of Petra in Jordan were named late Saturday as one of the modern day seven wonders of the world chosen in a poll of 100 million online voters. The other six are the Great ...