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The traveler’s guide to Petra, Jordan
Ad Deir, photo by Seetheholyland.net on Flickr
If Petra is anything to judge by, the ancient Nabataean Empire must have been the stuff dreams are made of, especially if you’re an archaeologist or history buff. The rose-red city, half as old as time, actually dates back to the 6th century BC, but considering its age, Petra is a wonder of architecture and engineering. It’s no wonder that the city still stands even today, and its rock cut buildings have stood the test of time.
Petra is the symbol of Jordan and its most popular tourist attraction, as well as one of the few remaining Nabataean sites in the Middle East (the others being in Israel, Syria, and the inaccessible Saudi Arabia). Here’s a traveler’s guide to Petra, Jordan, one of the most magnificent ancient cities today. …
- 02 May
The best desert destinations in the world
Casablanca
You wouldn’t think that anyone would willingly build a city in such an inhospitable place as a desert, but there are so many desert cities in the world that there’s obviously more than a little appeal in living surrounded by sand and sun.
If you like warm weather, or even better, scorching heat, there are several desert destinations that will fulfill your need for dryness and heat. So here are some of the best desert destinations in the world. …
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