The Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) has introduced a new tourism route, celebrating its launch with an inaugural hike aimed at promoting eco-tourism, cultural heritage, and ...

Surrounded by mountains, the Petra archaeological park was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1985 and has been popularised in films such as the 1989 Hollywood blockbuster Indiana Jones.

Over the years, archaeological excavations in Petra and the surrounding region have uncovered invaluable artefacts and structures, offering a glimpse into the splendour of this ancient city.

According to Chief Commissioner of the PDTRA Fares Braizat, the initiative includes three trails within the Petra Archaeological Park, while 24 others extend beyond its boundaries. “Today ...

The Petra Archaeological Park includes 264,000 acres. A ticket is required to visit, and if you stay in Jordan for at least one night, a discounted ticket is available. Petra is open every day.