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Petra: Jordan's Ancient Cave City
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- General Information
- Petra is a UNESCO Heritage site located in Jordan, known for its peaceful atmosphere
- Only 20 tickets sold in first half hour of visit, significantly lower than peak season
- City served as major camel caravan stop for traders to Arabia and Egypt
- Architecture and History
- City dates back to 6th century BC, with 35,000 graves discovered
- Three classes of housing: small worker caves, medium-sized middle class, large royal caves
- Treasury, constructed around 1st century BC, carved into mountain face
- Street of Facades features dozens of caves carved into both sides
- Night Experience
- Hundreds of candle lanterns line Siq pathway to Treasury
- Guards advise visitors to be quiet and minimize camera use
- Performers play traditional instruments and sing mournful songs
- Experience described as romantic and religious, requiring respect for natural beauty