The irresistible Petra Attractions draw millions of tourists to Jordan every year from all over the world. The ancient city is carved into the rock and is protected by mountains on all sides. Petra is considered as one of the most spectacular ruins in the whole world. The ruins are located near the Wadi Musa town within a deep canyon.
One of the main Petra Attractions is the city itself. The entire city is built and carved in rust-colored sandstone, which provide natural protection from invaders and also enhance the beauty of the city.
Petra Attractions include several fascinating monumental tombs, temples and decorative ancient buildings curved from rocks, which is an example of the remarkable creative power of the Nabateans. Some of the famous Petra Attractions are:
- Al-Khazneh – The famous monument is curved in pink rocks with a height of 140 ft. The name of the monument means “the treasure” and it is indeed.
- El-Deir – El-Deir is a monastery located amid the desert up on the mountain overlooking the enchanting view of the desert.
- Siq - the eastern entrance of the city is lead through a dark narrow gorge known as Siq.
- En-Nejr – En-Nejr is another most visited tourist destinations in Petra. It is a huge theatre from where most of the other tombs can be viewed.
The ancient city of Petra is full of historical tombs and monuments. A trip to Jordan remains incomplete if one does not visit these historical places in Petra.
