From atop Umm al-Biyara, a site on Petra’s highest mountain containing ruins that date to the Iron Age, visitors can view the main street crossing the city, the layout of temples and the bustle ...

Though they occupied various areas of southern Jordan, Arabia, and the Naqab (or Negev) Desert, the Nabataeans made Petra, surrounded by sandstone mountains and cliffs, their capital city.

In the early 1800s, a Swiss explorer tricked his way into Petra, the ancient oasis whose location had been a closely guarded secret for centuries. Known as Ed Deir—the Monastery—this building ...

Finding Lisbon too crowded? Try AlentejoAlentejo, less than an hour from Lisbon, offers the charm and culture that draws visitors to Portugal in the first place -- but... Even more reasons to ...

From ancient ruins to towering modern landmarks, explore seven of the region's most stunning attractions An ancient city ...