The city of Petra, the capital of the Nabataeans, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Located 240 km south of the capital, Amman, and 120 km north of the Red Sea town of Aqaba, Petra, the world wonder, is undoubtedly Jordan's most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. It is visited by tourists from all over the world.

The Nabataeans excelled in creating a flourishing civilization in the desert of Jordan. They mastered water technology and trade, leaving a legacy of architectural marvels and cultural richness that reflected their innovative and adaptive spirit.The Nabataeans crafted intricate tombs that were cut out of the mountainsides, alongside temples, a theater, and, post-Roman and Byzantine influence, added colonnaded streets and churches. The Nabataean city showcases over 10,000 years of human settlement, blending natural, cultural, and archaeological wonders into a cohesive historical tapestry.