A city carved in the rocks by the Nabatean Arabs more than 2000 years ago. It is a testament to the human miracle that produced a city from within the wombs of mountains. To its visitors, and those who read about it, it is known as the Red Rose City, in reference to the color of rocks that make up its unique structure. The City most a kin to a huge citadel was the capital of the Nabatean state.

Petra is located some 262 km to the south of Amman, and it is one of the most important tourist attractions in Jordan. A visitor to the heart of Petra will pass through the Siq: the incredible passageway of 1000m through the rocky mountains. When one reaches the end of the Siq, turns a little to the side, then, suddenly, one can but stand in awe as the most magnificent of antiquities is revealed in full splendor; one of the wonders of the world; this creation which is carved into stone-deaf rocks on the side of a mountain 140m in height and 90m in width as its rose-colored rocks glitter under sunlight.

In the center of the City, a visitor will be able to see literally hundreds of man-made constructs: lofty temples; royal tombs; a huge amphitheater that can hold 7,000 spectators; houses, big and small; festival halls; and water channels, tanks and baths; in addition to decorated stairways, markets, and arched doorways.

The Deir (temple) is considered the largest building in Petra; standing 45 meters high and its gate at 8 meters. At the top of the Deir, which most likely was built in the 3rd century AD, one can look beyond and be able to see the Palestinian lands and the entire Sinai.