Petra, the rose-red city of Jordan, was carved into rock over 2,000 years ago and hidden from the world for centuries. Once a ...

Archaeologists uncover a rare lead pipeline in Petra’s ancient aqueduct, revealing new insights into Nabataean engineering.

Petra, in today’s southern Jordan, is famous for its rock-cut monuments, but it was also a city that could not thrive without careful water planning. At its height, Petra supported baths, pools, ...

Petra, Feb. 11 (Petra) -- Petra Archaeological and Tourism Reserve Commissioner Yazan Mahadin said on Wednesday that restoration and maintenance projects in Petra are proceeding according to highest ...

In its prime, Petra was one of the most lavish cities in history—more Las Vegas than Athens. Accustomed to tents, the early Nabateans had no significant building traditions, so with their sudden ...