Jordan often experiences flash flooding as heavy seasonal rains send torrents of water through dry desert valleys. At least ...

In short, yes – Petra is safe to visit. The site is well-maintained with trained personnel and established emergency ...

For lower hotel prices and fewer tour groups, the best time to visit Petra is in summer, between June and August. However, ...

During the centuries just before and after Christ, Petra was the Middle East's premier emporium, a magnet for caravans traveling the roads from Egypt, Arabia and the Levant. And scholars now know ...

Jordanian authorities on Sunday evacuated nearly 1,800 tourists from the ancient city of Petra after the area was hit by flooding, an official told state ...

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Tamara Davison"The Middle East is a vibrant smorgasbord of colour ... United Arab Emirates to the breathtaking ruins of Petra in Jordan, each corner of this region provides a unique glimpse ...