Petra is home to more than 600 hypogea, tombs carved into the rocky walls of the valley. Many are simple burial chambers with loculi—niches in which to lay the dead—with no external decoration.

Taj Mahal to Petra: Here's a look at the 7 NEW wonders of the world Taj Mahal to Petra: Here's a look at the 7 NEW wonders of the world Petra in Jordan features stunning rock-cut structures Built ...

Since then, Petra’s fame has grown. UNESCO inscribed the city’s ruins as a World Heritage site in 1985, and the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade used Petra as a stage for some scenes.

Petra, which 2,000 years ago was on the thriving caravan trade route for frankincense and spices, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Petra: Lost City of Stone Season 42 Episode 5 | 53m 36s | CC In a daring experiment, an archaeologist and sculptors team up to carve an iconic temple-tomb to find out how the ancient people of ...

Petra Jan Rihak, iStockphoto "Petra" is the Greek word for "rock." But the Arabic term, al-madina al-ward ah (rose-colored city), far better evokes the beauty of this enigmatic site.

It was 1983 and Petra was one of the biggest and best “Christian rock” bands in the world. That meant that they sold more records and tickets than about ten other groups, but it was impressive ...

Petra Kvitova was attacked in her home in December 2016. This is the story of her survival, her return to tennis, and how it changed her.

Petra Kvitová announces the end of her pro-tennis career. The two-time Wimbledon Champion said she intends to finish her "active playing career" at the U.S. Open in August.

Petra Nemcova (right) with husband Benjamin Larretche and their son, Bodhi. "My meditation and energy work, grieving and gratitude practice and then just focusing on positivity," she explains.