Petra, carved into the rose-red cliffs of Jordan, continues to reveal its secrets. Early mapping techniques unveiled in 2016 revealed the potential ruins of a vast structure hidden beneath the sands, ...

Exactly 200 years ago this month, the ancient city of Petra, Jordan, was rediscovered by Swiss explorer Jean Louis Burckhardt. Exactly 200 years ago this month, 27-year-old Swiss explorer Jean Louis ...

Petra, Jordan’s rose-red wonder, offers an unforgettable mix of ancient history, desert landscapes, and cultural encounters. From choosing the right tour to budgeting smartly, planning ahead ensures ...

The flooding in Petra occurred suddenly, catching tourists at prominent sites such as the Treasury, one of the site's iconic tombs. Jordanian authorities evacuated nearly 1,800 tourists from the ...

With his sixth feature, 'Petra,' Spanish Cannes regular Jaime Rosales delivers his most accessible film to date, an intense damaged-family drama set on a country estate. By Jonathan Holland Jaime ...

Conservation experts almost gave up when they first saw the severely damaged wall paintings they had come to rescue in the ancient city of Petra. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

In the 1989 film 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade', the Temple of the Sun is the stunning Middle Eastern shrine that houses the Holy Grail. Now, in a case of 'history imitating art', human remains ...

Petra, Jordan’s rose-red wonder, blends breathtaking natural beauty with ancient Nabataean craftsmanship. From the iconic Treasury to hidden tombs and trails, it offers history, mystery, and adventure ...