Petra (historical site)

Petra is an ancient city in southern Jordan, renowned for its remarkable rock-cut architecture and sophisticated water conduit system. Established around the 6th century BCE by the Nabataean people, it served as a vital trade hub due to its strategic location along desert routes. Carved into crimson sandstone cliffs, key features include the iconic Treasury and the Amphitheatre. Petra's impressive engineering, blending natural geology with human ingenuity, has earned it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, attracting visitors from around the globe.