The Department of Antiquities will illuminate all major archaeological sites across the Kingdom in green light tonight, Friday, in celebration of World Heritage Day. In a statement, the department ...

Chairman of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) Fares Braizat has met with a “high-level” media delegation from Poland as part of efforts to promote Petra as a global tourist ...

There's still a lot left to learn when it comes to ancient history, and scientists are still finding locations long since ...

She highlighted the importance of boosting cooperation with Petra, one of the world’s most famous ancient cities and archaeological sites. The agreement focuses on supporting collaboration in several ...

Explore iconic landmarks rich in history that offer a glimpse into ancient civilisations, stunning architecture, and more. These places provide a deep connection to the past and diverse heritage.

During the meeting, Braizat highlighted Petra's status as a New World Heritage Site, emphasising its ... media tours to showcase the city's archaeological wonders and“unique” tourism offerings ...

The paths inside the Petra Archaeological Park were clogged ... His reports of Petra’s remarkable sites and its fanciful caves began drawing oglers and adventurers, and they have continued ...

Petra, carved into the rose-red cliffs of Jordan ... lying dormant until Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt rediscovered it in 1812. The site is recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders ...

There have been several important empires, cultures, and civilizations that have risen, flourished, and eventually crumbled ...

the civilisation that built Petra. Bettany Hughes at a tomb at Hegra Archaeological Site, AlUla, Saudi Arabia, in 'Lost Worlds: The Nabataeans'. Credit: SandStone Global Productions They are the ...

Jordan's tourism sector reported positive growth in the first quarter of 2025, with international visitor numbers showing a significant uptick compared to the same period in 2024, according to data ...

Gulf Network The Jordan Tourism Board is unveiling an exciting new campaign that showcases short, idyllic getaways in the ...