Visit One of the New Seven Wonders of the World and Discover the Lost City of Petra, Jordan

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The mysteries of the ancient world are true wonders for the modern world.

Ancient civilizations have shown us how the old world connects with the new. The lost city of Petra, Jordan is one of the ancient’s world’s mysteries that keeps surprising.

Petra was the capital city of the Arab Nabataeans and was known as Raqmu. It was lost to the world for centuries until it was discovered again in 1812 by the explorer Jean Louis Burckhardt.

The remains of their innovative networks of water capture, storage, transport, and irrigation systems can still be seen in this ancient architectural marvel. Currently, only about 15% of the city  has been uncovered meaning there are many more surprises to come!

Day trips cost around US $410. But could vary depending on the company and package you take advantage of.

Still thinking about it? Just take a look at this.

 

All I see is magic. Petra by night. #shareyourjordan @visitjordan✨

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The golden stairway. #petra #stairwaytoheaven

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#petra #exploringtheworld #7wondersoftheworld🌎

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Petra is definitely a must-see on our bucket list, especially since it’s one of the new 7 wonders of the world.

Are you guys adding this to your bucket list too? Let us know and leave a comment below!

~The Freedify Team

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