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The Nabataeans (Nabateans) were an Arab people who lived in northern Arabia and the Southern Levant. They built the assumed capital city of Petra. Know more!

The Nabataeans (Nabateans) were an Arab people who lived in northern Arabia and the Southern Levant. they built settlements, most prominently the assumed capital city of Petra, in AD 37 – c. 100. The magnificent city of Petra is so impressive, that even today tourists stare in awe at the great ruins. Yet, this impressive city was hidden away in a cleft in the rock with access through a narrow crack in a mountain.
That is how illusive and mysterious the Nabataeans were. Thats make Petra one of the seven wonders because if the mysterious of Nabataeans History. Jane Taylor, a writer, describes them as "one of the most gifted peoples of the ancient world".
Jordan Places to Visit
- Petra Travel Guide
- Wadi Rum Desert Guide
- The Dead Sea Travel Guide
- Jerash Travel Guide
- The Arch of Hadrian in Jerash
- Madaba Travel Guide
- The Map of Madaba Mosaic
- Ma'in Hot Springs in Jordan
- Kerak Castle General Information
- Amman City Travel Guide
- The Siq of Petra
- Greek Orthodox Basilica of Saint George in Madaba
- Mount Nebo Travel Info
- Royal Tombs in Petra Wiki
- The Treasury of Petra (al-Khazneh) info
- Mukawir or Mukawer (Machaerus)
- The Nabataeans Info
- Lawrence of Arabia
- Jordan Travel Advisory
Are you looking for Petra Tours from Aqaba? Enjoy a great Aqaba to Petra Tour to visit the Rose Red City Established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs. This Aqaba to Petra tour allows you to visit the Siq where you will be transfixed by its beauty.
Are you looking for Petra Group Shore Excursions? Enjoy this Group tour to Petra from Aqaba Port With Lunch at Local Restaurant and Discover the Rose Red City of Petra; one of the New World Wonders and the Siq. You will be instantly transfixed by the beauty of Petra.
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The city of Petra is one of Jordan's national treasures, the capital of the Nabataean Arabs and is one of the most famous archaeological & Touristic sites.

The Treasury (al-Khazneh) positioned opposite the main route into Petra. it was given by the local Bedouin tribes behind the belief that the urn on top of the front entrance contained the treasure of a pharaoh.

During any trip to Petra, you shouldn't miss the unpredictable Royal Tombs that took its name from the rich decoration. Know More!

The Siq of petra is the entrance of the city, it is a narrow gorge in some points no more than 3 metres, over 1km in length. Know More about Petra Siq!

Jerash is considered one of the most important and best preserved Roman cities in the Near East. Know More About Jerash!

The Arch of Hadrian in Jerash, Jordan is an 11-metre high triple-arched gateway Built to commemorate the visit of the Emperor Hadrian to Jerash in 129AD


The Dead Sea is a salt lake lies in the Jordan Rift Valley. Its surface and shores are 429 metres below sea level, Earth's lowest elevation on land. Know More.!

The Map of Madaba mosaic was discovered in 1896, it's a map of the region dating from the 6th century. Know more!

Madaba Travel Guide: Madaba is located in central Jordan, 30 kilometres south-west of the capital Amman. Know More About Madaba!

Hammamat Ma’in located in the Southwest of Madaba near by the Dead Sea. Since the days of Rome. Know More!

Mount Nebo is an elevated Mountain in Jordan, approximately 817 metres above sea level,.... Know More!

Kerak Castle is a large crusader castle located in Kerak in Jordan. Construction of the castle began in the 1140s. Know More!

The Greek Orthodox Basilica of Saint George, also Known as the "Church of the Map". Know More!
Mukawir (Machaerus) is an hour away and about 45 kms, away from Madaba on the Kings’ Highway. Know More !

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