Photos

A view of the Wadi Rum, the largest wadi or valley in Jordan.

A lone tree in the cliffs overlooking Petra.

The ruins at Petra are justifiably famous worldwide and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Petra was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom, which flourished from the third century B.C. until its incorporation into the Roman Empire in A.D. 106. The photo shows one of Petra's most elaborate buildings, the "Treasury" (Al-Khazneh), which was carved into the red-hued cliff face in the 2nd century B.C. In actuality, the structure was likely the mausoleum of a Nabatean king.

The ruins at Petra are famous worldwide and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Petra was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom, which flourished from the third century B.C. until its incorporation into the Roman Empire in A.D. 106. The photo shows the "Monastery" (El-Deir) at Petra. While many roles have been proposed for the building, its exact function has yet to be determined.

Rest stop at Petra.

An ancient and worn staircase in Petra.

The Street of Facades in Petra is made up of 44 tombs.

The "Monastery" (El-Deir) at Petra.

Sunset over the Dead Sea.

Aerial view of Amman.

A view of downtown Amman as seen from the Citadel.

A hookah shop in Amman.