Petra is a southern Jordanian historic and archaeological city. Petra, known for its water conduit system and rock-cut architecture, is also referred to as the “Rose City” due to the hue of the stone used in its construction. John Burgon once described Petra as “a rose-red city half as old as time” in a poem from 1845.
It is situated in a basin encircled by mountains that forms the eastern flank of the Arabah valley, which stretches from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba, next to the peak known as Jabal Al-Madbah.The Khazneh can be reached immediately from the Siq, a 1.2-kilometer gorge known for its stunning views, providing access to the city. The area around Petra has been inhabited from as early as 7000 BC.