It was the Nabataean Kingdom’s capital around the 6th century ... The post The Hidden Secrets of Jordan’s Ancient Wonder Petra appeared first on Years Of Traveling.

Deep within Jordan’s desolate desert canyons and rugged mountains lies an ancient treasure ... into the thriving capital of the Nabataean kingdom. This little-understood Middle Eastern culture ...

For many tourists, the visit to the ancient city in southwest Jordan ends here ... for hundreds of years before the Romans annexed the kingdom around A.D. 106. The ancient trade center once ...

The multi-dimensional significance of the site of Aujah Foqa has already been noted: Its control over the nearby Aujah Spring ...

Credit: ACI MENA The exhibit will feature over 90 unique artifacts ranging from intricate mosaics to ancient ... the kingdom’s principal Christian sites, thereby boosting Jordan’s status ...