The Monastery

Petra, Jordan

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November 20th 2011
A few pictures from Petra--an ancient Nabataean city built between the 3rd century BC and the 1st century AD. Petra is Jordan's most popular tourist attraction so it's best to visit the site as early in the morning as possible. ... read more

Middle East » Jordan

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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