The ancient “rose city” of Petra, in Jordan, is on many a bucket list, and for good reason.
The remnants of a 2,300-year-old civilisation include the ornate Treasury (Al Khazneh), which is carved into solid sandstone. Take a moment, or more, to contemplate the artistry and sheer effort involved in achieving that without the machinery or technology we have today.
Here are some pictures of Petra that, hopefully, give an inkling as to why it is a Unesco-listed world heritage site and was named one of the 7 New Wonders of the World.
Older travellers should be aware it is a long and hard walk into Petra.