Petra - Jordan Attractions

Petra - Jordan Attractions
 Founded in the 18th century BC, the majestic city of Petra, lying on the land of the valley of Wadi Musa, the pride of Jordan. Every year thousands of tourists come to this ancient land, to see the sights and learn the history of the city, carved into the rock.  

Anyone whose path lies through Jordan, certainly must visit the ancient city of mystery with the beautiful name of Peter. Already only one name, which is translated from the Greek as "rock", "rock", you can see that it will be about the city, which lies in the rocks. Petra is not just rebuilt somewhere in the picturesque rocky places, he literally carved in stone. Gore, in which the city was founded, has the property to change color depending on the position of the sun. Peter is dark red, and then you would think that he is angry, then orange or pink, from what others have lifted the mood.

City of Petra in Jordan is wholly owned by the Bedouin, which can be considered as the direct descendants of the people who founded the once-present attraction of the country. The indigenous people of this place live at the expense of tourists by making and selling souvenirs, as well as arranging hikes and trips to the surroundings for all those wishing to explore the beauty of the city of Petra. For transport are taken horses or camels, making the journey even more memorable. The most popular place in town believes Palace Al Khazneh, hitting its grandeur and beauty.

The secret of pristine city lies in the fact that every building is carved out of stone blocks. Peter grew from generation to generation, and each new ruler of the city is required to leave behind some buildings, the architecture of these places easily divided into the era of government. City prospered during his "youth" due to those same travelers - through the city trade routes. Today, Peter entered the list of the new wonders of the world, there are not taking the last place. Although Jordan can show and other attractions, but most people go there just to get acquainted with the stone city of Petra.

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