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No visit to Petra is complete without seeing al-Deir, the monumental church carved out of rocks, although you have to climb up 850 steps to see it.

The fascinating ruins of one of Jordan’s most important archaeological sites stand amid the striking countryside of the Jordan Valley.

More than 80 rare and valuable automobiles, drawn from the private collection of the late King Hussein I of Jordan, are on display at this museum that even non-car enthusiasts can enjoy. 

This 1,300-year-old landmark stands alone in a vast area of desert landscapes and is one of Jordan’s group of Desert Castles.

This fascinating amphitheater was carved out of the rock face, just like the surrounding tombs of the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra.

One of the star attractions of the ancient Roman Jerash Archaeological Site, this remarkably complete theater is nearly 2,000 years old.

One of the most famous sights in the whole of Petra, this row of tombs carved into steep cliffs is an architectural wonder in itself. 

No visit to Petra is complete without seeing al-Deir, the monumental church carved out of rocks, although you have to climb up 850 steps to see it.

Rows of extraordinary palaces seem to grow from within the colorful mountain rock. Climb the stairs to reach these marvels of the world. 

Its religious and historical meaning is matched by its elegance and beauty, particularly at night, when the structure is Aqaba’s shining beacon.

One of the most famous sights in the whole of Petra, this row of tombs carved into steep cliffs is an architectural wonder in itself. 

On the path to the Siq are three sandstone behemoths whose meaning and functionality continue to baffle archaeologists millennia after their construction.

More than 80 rare and valuable automobiles, drawn from the private collection of the late King Hussein I of Jordan, are on display at this museum that even non-car enthusiasts can enjoy. 

This 1,300-year-old landmark stands alone in a vast area of desert landscapes and is one of Jordan’s group of Desert Castles.

This 1,300-year-old landmark stands alone in a vast area of desert landscapes and is one of Jordan’s group of Desert Castles.

Admire different styles of architecture and examine the craftsmanship of this ancient structure at the start of Petra, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed “Lost City” of Jordan.

On the path to the Siq are three sandstone behemoths whose meaning and functionality continue to baffle archaeologists millennia after their construction.

More than 80 rare and valuable automobiles, drawn from the private collection of the late King Hussein I of Jordan, are on display at this museum that even non-car enthusiasts can enjoy. 

On the path to the Siq are three sandstone behemoths whose meaning and functionality continue to baffle archaeologists millennia after their construction.

One of the most famous sights in the whole of Petra, this row of tombs carved into steep cliffs is an architectural wonder in itself. 

Its religious and historical meaning is matched by its elegance and beauty, particularly at night, when the structure is Aqaba’s shining beacon.

This fascinating amphitheater was carved out of the rock face, just like the surrounding tombs of the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra.

This 1,300-year-old landmark stands alone in a vast area of desert landscapes and is one of Jordan’s group of Desert Castles.

This 1,300-year-old landmark stands alone in a vast area of desert landscapes and is one of Jordan’s group of Desert Castles.