The Royal Tombs show how much they valued the afterlife. Visitors to Petra can see its beauty and history. Petra’s architecture tells us about a civilization that once flourished in Jordan.

Archaeologists have uncovered the long-lost tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II near Luxor. The tomb, buried under centuries of flood ...

In the early 1800s, a Swiss explorer tricked his way into Petra ... what is now Jordan, he overheard people talking about a city located near Jebel Haroun, where the tomb of Aaron is believed ...

Ad Deir, or the Monastery, is one of Petra's many facades carved out of sandstone in Wadi Musa, Jordan. As visitors enter ... a Muslim pilgrim looking for the tomb of the prophet Aaron and ...

As one of the oldest cities in the world, Petra has attracted over a million ... It is a mausoleum, and archeological research found three royal tombs from the First Century BC.

PETRA – Jordan’s iconic archaeological site, Petra, continues to be a living testament to human ingenuity and resilience. From monumental theatres to intricately carved tombs, the preservation of ...

Ancient tombs carved in the rock in Petra, Jordan (Alamy) One of the new wonders of the world, the ancient city of Petra tends to be top of most tourists’ lists – and for very good reason.