AMMAN — Excavations take time, money, planning, cooperation, conservation and publishing, said Director of the American Centre of Oriental Research (ACOR) Barbara Porter at a presentation on the Petra ...

Petra Great Temple, a structure that dates back to the first century B.C., is rich in history and has become one of the largest attractions in the Middle East. Professor Emerita of Archaeology Martha ...

Recent heavy rains caused flash floods across the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, forcing authorities to close the gates of the famed Petra ruins to tourists You can save this article by registering for ...

AMMAN — The Roman Empire embraced religious syncretism (an amalgamation of different religions), and Roman historians consistently showed a vivid interest in “Oriental religions”, particularly the ...

ARCHAEOLOGISTS came across a set of "unique" stone idols in the area that was once the ancient city of Petra. Petra was once the beating heart of the Middle East, a hub of politics, commerce and ...