Petra’s Necropolis
“Established possibly as early as 312 BC as the capital city of the Arab Nabataeans. They were nomadic Arabs who benefited from the proximity of Petra to the
Middle East
Nabatean Theatre in Petra
“A little farther from the Treasury, is a massive theatre positioned so as to bring the greatest number of tombs within view. The amphitheatre has been cut into
Al-Khazneh in Petra
“Al Khazneh (“The Treasury”) is one of the most elaborate temples in the ancient Arab Nabatean Kingdom city of Petra. This structure was carved out of a sandstone
Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa’a)
“The site contains remains from the Roman, Byzantine and Early Muslim periods (end of 3rd to 9th centuries AD) and a fortified Roman military camp. The site also
Mosaics of Madaba and Mount Nebo
“The Map of Madaba mosaic was discovered in 1896. It drew the attention of scholars worldwide. It also positively influenced the inhabitants, who shared the contagious passion of
Qusair Amra
“Built in the early 8th century, this exceptionally well-preserved desert castle was both a fortress with a garrison and a residence of the Umayyad caliphs. The most outstanding