Us and it

In Petra

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August 16th 2008
We made it to Petra yesterday. Didnt do much after the flight and trip except eat and sleep. Today we got up early and checked out the ruins. ... read more

Middle East » Jordan » South » Petra

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For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... ... read more