Petra Archaeological Park in Jordan - One of the Seven Wonders of the World

Located within Wadi Musa in Jordan, the Petra Archaeological Park is a historical and archeological site. The park covers an area of 264,000 square meters of breathtaking landscape of pink-hued mountains. The main attraction of the park is the incredible ancient city of Petra. The Petra Archaeological Park the greatest tourist attraction in the country. It is one of Jordan's most valuable treasures and is a World Heritage Site.


Petra is a vast ancient city carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans more than 2,000 years ago. It was established as the capital city of the Nabataeans in 312 BC. The most attractive feature of Petra is its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. This unique city is a museum of man's cultural heritage. It is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world. Today the elegant site of Petra is known as the Pink City due to the rose-hued sandstone that were used to create the phenomenal palaces and tombs.


The Petra Archaeological Park the most popular tourist attraction in Jordan. The park is regarded as a symbol of the country. It is the most visited place in Jordan. The place is perhaps most stunning at dusk, when the ancient city is aglow with thousands of candles.




Source: Wikipedia and Petra Archaeological Park