The Guide
From The Report: Jordan 2012
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This section features an article on Petra, which is widely regarded as the crown jewel of Jordanian tourism. The chapter also includes a listing of the country’s leading hotels and resorts, as well as useful telephone numbers and facts for visitors, including information about language, weather, visas, currency and more.

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Overview

A new wonder: Petra continues to draw in visitors 200 years after its rediscovery
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As a UNESCO World Heritage Site selected as one of the “new seven wonders of the world” based on a poll organised by the Zurich-based New7Wonders Foundation, Petra is widely regarded as the crown jewel of Jordanian tourism. The historical and cultural importance of the site will be showcased in 2012 when it celebrates the 200th anniversary of its rediscovery. HISTORY: Petra was established around the sixth century BC by the Nabataeans, a polytheistic group that made the city the capital…