One of the most spectacular sites in the world and Jordan's most impressive landmark is the ancient city of Petra, hidden from the world for several centuries till it was rediscovered in 1812. The earliest historical mention of the ancient city recorded by various Greek historians was in 312 BC, although Petra is believed to have been settled as early as 9,000 BC. The Nabataean kingdom eventually fell to the Romans and its importance gradually declined. This Wonder of the World is also one of the most important cultural heritage sites of UNESCO. There is much that will leave visitors to the site enthralled. From the royal tombs that are carved into the rock face to the easily accessed High Place of Sacrifice, the theater, the monastery, and the treasury, the sheer scale of excavation and skill involved in creating this magnificent ‘rose city' will leave one spellbound. ​
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