Petra City | Ancient Marvel of Engineering
Petra, an ancient city renowned for its architectural splendor and historical significance, nestles within Jordan’s southwestern desert. Its etymology, derived from the Greek word “πέτρα” (petra), means ‘rock’ – a fitting descriptor for a city carved into rose-red sandstone cliffs. Founded by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people, Petra flourished from around the 4th century […]