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The ancient Nabataean city in Southern Jordan is home to the world-famous tourist attraction, Petra. Once the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom from the 6th century BC, Petra flourished until its subjugation by the Roman Empire in 106 AD. Becoming a trading center from then on, Petra prospered until a fateful earthquake destroyed the city's infrastructure in 663. Saladin conquered the Middle East in 1189, and Petra was completely forgotten by both East and West for centuries.
In 1812, the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, disguised as an Arab scholar, infiltrated the Bedouin city and put it back on the world map. After numerous excavation efforts, Petra became a popular archaeological site in Jordan from 1929 onwards. It gained worldwide fame when the film *Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade* was filmed there, and in 2007, Petra was recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
The following photos of Petra were taken by photographer Samuel Jeffery, who has traveled to many countries around the world for the past six years.
Petra is an archaeological site in southwestern Jordan, located on the slopes of Mount Hor, in a basin nestled between mountains that form the eastern flank of the Arabah (Wadi Araba), a large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. It is famous for its numerous rock-carved statues.
This is a picture that identifies Petra, Jordan. But you won't be able to get a photo of yourself because it's always crowded with tourists and locals.
This man is the most photographed person by tourists visiting this place.
Donkeys, horses, and camels are all used to transport visitors to the archaeological site. But perhaps the donkey looks the least appealing of all.
Camels for rent
Souvenirs are sold at Retra.
This Bedouin man is waiting for customers to rent his camel for a ride.
