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, ...

It’s been hailed as a stunning discovery. A team of archaeologists have unearthed a hidden tomb in Jordan’s ancient city of Petra. Researchers found the tomb in the UNESCO World Heritage site under ...

Archaeologists say they've made a remarkable discovery in a place already known for its rich ancient history: 12 full skeletons in a tomb beneath one of Jordan's biggest tourist attractions. The ...

Traveling to Petra, Jordan, is a journey into an ancient world filled with awe-inspiring architecture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an adventurer, or ...

Nestled amid the rugged desert canyons of southwestern Jordan, where traders and their caravans of camels once carried silk and frankincense, lies the ancient city of Petra. Known as the “Rose City” ...

For nearly as long, archaeologists had been stymied by a maddeningly stubborn mystery. In 2003, they had discovered hidden tombs around the city’s ornate, famed Treasury structure, carved into Petra’s ...

The remains were found beneath the Treasury, also called Al Khazneh, in the ancient city of Petra — famous as a landmark seen in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The Treasury, believed to ...