The ancient city of Petra, which was carved into the desert cliffs of modern-day Jordan, might look inhospitably bone-dry today, but new archaeological evidence shows that its first-century ...

In the ancient city of Petra, Jordan's best-known tourist destination, bird song echoes against the multicolored rock and the elaborate monuments instead of the din of tour groups and souvenir sellers ...

The colossal rock-cut Ad Deir Monastery facade in Petra, Jordan, stands against a dramatic sunset sky. Its intricate sandstone architecture dominates the rugged, arid landscape. (ChiemSeherin/Pixabay) ...

Jordanian authorities evacuated hundreds of tourists from the ancient city of Petra on Sunday after heavy rains caused flash ...

A recent survey of the ‘Ain Barq aqueduct in the mega-famous ancient city of Petra shows its water management system was even more complex than originally understood. In a recent study published in ...

While the ancient city of Petra is simply a famous archaeological site to most of the world, for university professor Sami Alhasanat, it's a treasured "playground." While the ancient city of Petra is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A recent trip to Jordan reminded me how much the travel industry needs to change. Too often, we see only the highlight reel of a ...

Petra: Lost City of Stone is the most comprehensive exhibition ever presented on the ancient, Middle Eastern city of Petra and its creators - the Nabataeans. And it's coming to Grand Rapids. The ...

An Italian tourist visiting Jordan died in a freak accident Thursday after a rock fell on him in the historic ruins of Petra, according to reports. The 35-year-old was struck near a narrow passage in ...