The ancient city of Petra in Jordan became one of the 7 New Wonders of the World when it was chosen in 2007 by a vote of 100 million people. The city'scarved rose-red sandstone rock facades, tombs, and templesbecame known around the world with its appearance in Indiana Jones and The ...
The Treasury –Al Khaznehin Arabic – is Petra’s most iconic sight. It’s carved into a sheer sandstone cliff almost 40 metres high. And despite the name, it was probably a royal tomb or temple rather than a treasury. The name comes from the Bedouin who thought there was treasure hidde...
“I was in Minnesota when she wore the mask, we were in a meeting fighting for social justice when I got a message about what she had done. It was phenomenal to see and me, my nephew and my brother, we were just smiling with tears dropping out our eyes when ...
The meandering Wadi Farasa trail is the longer of two paths to reach the one of the tallest points in Petra, and thus attracts far fewer travelers. I double-checked my map and set off down the dusty trail. Within just a few minutes, the crowds and the noise from the main path disappe...
A donkey/mule/horse died, no more way to generate income at Petra. A family member is in hospital, not enough money to pay for treatment. Business is not going well, impossible to pay the rent. There was a fire in the cave, personal belongings were burned. ...
Hidden amidst the rugged mountains of Jordan, the ancient city of Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a stunning example of ancient architecture. Carved directly into the sandstone cliffs, this Nabatean city flourished from the 1st century B.C.E. Its intricate rock-cut structures, includin...
Considered to be one of the new seven wonders of the world, the town of Petra is famous for being home to the historical and archaeological sites. Nestled on the slopes of Jebel al-Madhbah, this town is also known as the Rose City as it is carved out of the stones that carry pinkish...
However, further intervention studies should test whether these mindfulness aspects are the most important for changing sustainable attitudes and behaviors.doi:10.1007/s12144-024-05741-yJansen, PetraRahe, MartinaWolff, FabianSpringer USCurrent Psychology...
The sandstone valley was used as a backdrop for Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Our drive to the ruins in Petra began here, in a caravan of Infiniti QX80s. But if you walk past the Treasury, along the water conduit that helped the city prosper even through ...
connecting rocky spires and islands of the Petracumulus. Despite what most of his friends thought, the mines weren’t for mining airstone; no, it couldn’t be used down below, it was much too light. (Besides, you don’t mine stone, you quarry it.) The airstone was a boon that the ...