Petra

Petra

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January 3rd 2009
The Jordanian star attraction is the ancient Nabataean city of Petra. A member of the new seven wonders of the world, this city flourish in first three centuries AD. Highlights include the treasury, carved over 100 years, the main city way, with amphitheater, the urn Tomb and the monastery. The tour included one and a half days of exploring Petra, a thoroughly enjoyable experience and a highlig ... read more

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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