The Nabataeans piped water in from springs outside the city and carved channels into the rock to collect rainwater. They also built dams and reservoirs to store water. Petra contains more than 600 ...

The ancient city of Petra in modern-day Jordan prospered for ... and temples carved directly into the rock, has been one of the region’s greatest tourist attractions for decades (and made ...

was formed by the torrent of water released after Moses struck the rock. Road into PetraSun shines the the Siq, a 250-foot-high crack, along the main road into the ancient city of Petra.

carved out of a sandstone rock face in Petra, Jordan. They found a 'previously unknown' tomb containing 12 skeletal remains ...

Petra, an ancient city nestled within the harsh deserts of Jordan, continues to captivate archaeologists and historians alike with its stunning architecture, rich history, and particularly its ...

With none of the crowds but much of the mystique of Jordan’s Petra facades, Hegra is a history-rich highlight in newly ...