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These caves are their homes ... Enjoy your journey through Petra, Jordan's enchanting landscapes and rich history!

Ad Deir, or the Monastery, is one of Petra's many facades carved out of sandstone in Wadi Musa, Jordan. As visitors enter Petra from the winding gorge known as the Siq, they first behold the ...

In the heart of Jordan, there is a cave city captivating travellers from all over the world. Petra, the “pink city,” is a gateway to a vanished civilisation, a testament to human ingenuity in ...

Ancient tombs carved in the rock in Petra, Jordan (Alamy) One of the new wonders ... rosy hue to a deep golden before exploring the many caves, tombs and temples that filled the former capital ...