The mysterious veil of the Treasury monument in Petra, Jordan, has been lifted once again. Beneath the ancient rock-cut building, archaeologists have uncovered a hidden tomb containing 12 relatively ...

While the ancient city of Petra is simply a famous archaeological site to most of the world, for university professor Sami Alhasanat, it's a treasured "playground." While the ancient city of Petra is ...

Archaeologists say they've made a remarkable discovery in a place already known for its rich ancient history: 12 full skeletons in a tomb beneath one of Jordan's biggest tourist attractions. The ...

Petra is one of the oldest cities in the world, and has attracted over a million visitors in recent years. Carved into sandstone cliffs, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and featured in over 20 ...

Doorsill of the small building on the newly discovered platform in Petra, Jordan (2016) (image credit G. al Faqeer, all images courtesy Sarah Parcak and Christopher Tuttle) A massive monument has been ...

Jordan is the perfect destination for the first-time American traveler. English is an official language of the country. There’s so much to see, do and eat, and a tourism infrastructure built to make ...

“Get Out There” is a column for itchy footed humans written by long-time Paste contributor Blake Snow. Although different now, travel is better than ever. Today we hike to Petra. As one of the Seven ...