Carved into red sandstone cliffs in southwestern Jordan, the lost city of Petra was the capital of an ancient kingdom. Once a thriving center of trade, having lain in ruins for centuries, Petra is now one of the world’s New Seven Wonders.
Each year, the 102-square-mile site typically attracts over a million visitors to what was once the ancient Kingdom of Nabatean. Yet most tourists only catch a glimpse of its majesty.
