Petra

Petra is an ancient city in southern Jordan that was originally called Raqmu or Raqm by its locals. In a basin surrounded by mountains that forms the eastern flank of the Arabah valley, which runs from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba, it is next to the peak of Jabal Al-Madbah. As far back as 7000 BC, people have lived in the region around Petra, and as early as the 4th century BC, the Nabataeans may have founded what would eventually become their kingdom's capital. Only Nabataean presence evidence from the second century BC onwards has been uncovered by archaeology, by which time Petra had been their city.

Instead, abandoned caverns, temples, and tombs buried inside the city walls may be found by taking a stroll, camel or donkey ride among the Petra ruins. One of the most stunning sights in the ancient city is the two-story Treasury cut into the rock face. Even only the outside is worth seeing, but the interior with its Indiana-Jonesy royal tomb is quite interesting. Up to 95% of the ancient city of Petra has not yet been fully explored. The Nabataeans made a significant profit from their trade, and Petra was where they concentrated their wealth. The Nabataeans were able to stave off invasions by taking advantage of the area's rocky environment since, unlike their attackers, they were used to live in the desolate deserts.

Location: Ma'an Governorate, Jordan