Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Petra
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Ever since the Swiss explorer Jean Louis Burckhardt rediscovered this spectacular site
in 1812, the ancient Nabataean city of Petra (
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has been drawing the crowds -
and with good reason. This is without doubt Jordan's most treasured attraction and when
the sun sets over the honeycombed landscape of tombs, carved facades, pillars and golden
sandstone cliffs, it's a hard-hearted visitor who is left unaffected by its magic. Allow a
couple of days to do the site justice and to visit the main monuments at optimum times of
the day.
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Treasury, Petra
