The best Petra Eilat tour in Jordan

Petra is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, and it represents the archaeological magnificence of Jordan. It allures global travelers for its unique carving work on the pink sand rock. It is also known as the Lost City because it remained unknown to the Western world until 1812! The Rose City of Petra is the most visited tourist attraction in Jordan. Isn't all such things seem to be a few exciting facts regarding Petra? All such astonishing facts make this beautiful city one of man's cultural heritage's most precious cultural properties. People who come here will fall in love with it. So let us find out some of the most exciting facts about Petra to make your Petra Eilat tour even more exciting:

• It is believed that Petra was established in 312 and was the capital city of the Nabataeans. They are the ancient South Arabian people who arrived at Jordan in the 6th century BC.
• According to the archaeologists, only fifteen to twenty percent of Petra has been explored until now! There is plenty to be unveiled.
• The remarkable architecture in Petra is the Treasury (Al Khazneh) is the most famous and estimated to be more than 2,000 years old.
• The Bedouin of the Arabian Desert destroyed some of the most priceless carvings on the walls of the Treasury as they used the carvings as their target for shooting practice.
• Most of the Petra Archaeological Site structures have been weakened by the salt air coming from the Dead Sea.
• Petra is home to more than 800 carved tombs, therefore referred to as "The Royal Tombs."
• The bust of Dushara, the primary male deity of Petra, a 2,100-pound sandstone structure counted among the most famous monuments.
• Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, a Swiss explorer, discovered Petra in 1812, an unknown metropolitan for about five centuries, hence often referred to as the Lost City.
• Movies like The Mummy Returns (2001), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) were filmed at Petra. Such movies enlarged the tourism of Petra to a great extent.
• Petra was inhabited by three different periods, i.e., the Edomites (18th to 2nd century BC), the Nabataeans (2nd century to 106 BC), and the Romans (106 to 395 BC). But most of the remnants found today in Petra are of the Nabataeans.
  
  
  
  
  
  

These are just a few facts about Petra, and there is so much more that makes the Petra Eilat tour one of the most exciting experiences. The Petra tour from Eilat is one of our best-selling tours and is perfect for those with a tight schedule or who don't want to miss the once-in-a-lifetime experience that Petra offers.

Go Jordan Travel and Tourism are committed to providing you with the best Petra Eilat tour itinerary. It includes almost every part of Petra to be explored. If you wish to explore it in a more detailed manner, then Go Jordan Travel and Tourism will provide you with a customized PetraPetra tour from Eilat! So what are you waiting for? Contact them today at +962-795-582783 or write to us at info@gojordantours.com to reveal the hidden mysteries and gems of Petra together!

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