There is a magical feeling in Petra. The place radiates history and stories from the past. It is a treasure of the ancient world. Arabs built the city more than 2000 years ago. As you walk through the ancient town, you see a number of buildings carved in rock. There are caves, pathways with high stone walls, sand trails for horses, hidden palaces with mandala paintings. It truly is a city to explore by following the rather eerie narrow ally ways inside the rocks.
There is something very special about Petra. Even if you are not a historian, you can enjoy the atmosphere and the beauty of it. The only downside to it is that the place is packed with tourists. Another piece of advice is that you will walk a lot when you explore Petra. Area-wise the ancient city is not very large, but since it was build in and on rocks, walking around involves a lot of climbing. The climbing way also cause you to feel dizzy due to altitude changes. Not to worry - you can always relax and regain energy in any of the Arab style cafes spread around Petra.
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Here is a useful site for anyone hoping to visit Petra:
http://www.atlastours.net/jordan/petra.html
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