Petra, the mysterious and lost city!

In Jordan, between the Gulf Aqaba and the Dead Sea is Petra, the city of mysteries and hidden goods. Antiquity is called 'Reqem', is an archaeological site rich with magnificent buildings and extraordinary landscapes.

Perfect destination for holidays à la Indiana Jones. Petra was founded in the fourth century, with a population of nomadic traders pieces and precious metals. Petra city two centuries after its origin was captured not only by legions Traiane, but was destroyed by strong earthquakes.

The facts that led to the fall of his last and his disappearance, still today are still a mystery. So called lost city. Petra was discovered only in 1812-en, thanks to Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, a Swiss traveler studioz that was curious by the voices of the lost city, pretended as a pilgrim who wanted to sacrifice a lamb to the Prophet Aronne.

Using this fake identity requested a guide to accompany him to the grave of the Prophet, which is located at the top of the hill Haroun. This excuse has helped to pass calmly across the country and to discover in depth. Bold action Burckhardt gave way to free a series of countless archaeological expeditions that still today, continue to highlight parts of the city.

Two hundred years of research and discoveries made Petrea was first on the list of World Heritage and then chosen as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Pink city has big buildings, among which is the famous Treasury, numerous monumental tombs and a large monastery (Deir), which was built in the first century, that vzizitohet thanks to the 800 stairs carved in stone.

Besides the indisputable beauty of this country is an incomparable natural scenario, that when you start from Siq, natural division continues for nearly a kilometer between two stony walls that crossed to reach the archaeological site showing all the special beauties. To switch to the Siq is a unique experience, colors and rock formations you leave a open mouth.

After switch As will reach Khazneh (Treasury), a beautiful tomb of the first century. The building is truly spectacular, a strong facade, over 30 meters high and 43, set in stone with pale pink, or 'nude'. But the Treasury is just one of the many wonders offered by Petra. Here there are hundreds of graves, a nabatea building that resembles a Roman theater dh big enough to fit around 3000 spectators, obelisqe, temples, sacrificial altars and colonized roads.

In addition to these pink city also contains two museums, Petres Archaeological Museum and the Museum nabateo Petres. Both contain the excavation of the past. The best moment to visit Petrea is early morning or late afternoon, when the sunlight highlights the wonderful natural colors starting rocks from deep gold color, pink and then we Leyla.

To vzizituar Petrea, given the country's size you will need at least a whole day (confronted with a walk more than 10 km), but a nice view will shortly be admired and certainly should stop in some places, so you will need two or three days.

While in certain periods of the year Petrea can visit at night, because some of the wonders of Petres illuminated by torches that create a wonderful atmosphere.