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Tourists visit the site of al-Khazneh (Arabic for treasury), in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra in southern Jordan on September 28, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP)
May 4, 2025, 11:37 pm
Jordan evacuates some 1,800 tourists from Petra after flooding hits
Video shows travelers gathering at iconic tomb amid flash floods in desert, as similar rainstorms in southern Israel force road closures; no casualties reported
By AFP
A picture taken on March 25, 2015, shows tourists walking in front of the Khazneh (Treasury) in Jordan's ancient city of Petra. (Photo by Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP)
October 14, 2024, 3:22 pm
Researchers uncover hidden tomb under ‘Indiana Jones’ landmark in Petra
Unlike other tombs found in ancient Jordanian city, which were largely empty, the newly discovered one held artifacts and at least 12 human remains believed to be 2,000 years old
By ToI Staff
Teen Yonatan Frankel and the 1,600-year-old Roman oil lamp he discovered while hiking, in an undated photo. (Yoli Schwartz/IAA)
March 27, 2024, 12:07 pm
Teen hiker stumbles on 1,600-year-old Roman oil lamp
Lamp made in Petra was likely used by Roman soldiers stationed in the region to guard copper shipments from nearby mines
By Gavriel Fiske
The Sha'ar Ramon roadside inn. The trash midden is seen on the right next to the entrance gate. (Roy Galili)
May 12, 2022, 3:59 pm
Ancient trash a treasure in mapping first steps to globalization on Incense Route
Sifting through refuse at roadside inns from 300 BCE to 300 CE uncovers ‘social archives’ that help explain the social and economic organization of the Nabatean caravan trade
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Tourists visiting Al-Khazneh 'the Treasury' in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan, November 11, 2016. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
May 7, 2021, 7:05 am
Podcast: Proof that Nabateans’ trade empire collapsed due to ancient epidemic
In an in-depth interview with expert archaeologist Tali Erickson-Gini, we hear that he who controls the spice (or garum and wine) controls the ancient world
By ToI Staff
The Yitzhak Rabin Border Terminal at the Wadi Araba crossing between Israel and Jordan. (CC BY 2.5, Wikipedia, NYC2TLV)
December 3, 2019, 10:13 pm
Deputy mayors forced to remove religious items at Jordan border, sparking row
Jerusalem voices outrage over ‘extreme’ step, allegedly taken by Amman to preserve delegation’s safety; participants decry ‘humiliating’ inspection, which included body searches
By ToI Staff
Aaron's Tomb near Petra, Jordan. (CC BY-SA Joneikifi, Wikipedia)
December 1, 2019, 8:26 pm
Aaron’s tomb in Jordan to reopen to Israelis; ‘religious’ ceremony led to ban
After Rivlin’s talks with Jordanian prince, president informs FM about progress at pilgrimage site, which was barred to Israelis after August incident
By ToI Staff
In this photo from February 13, 2017, tourists point at the Treasury, in Jordan's Petra archaeological park. (AP Photo/Sam McNeil, File)
August 14, 2019, 1:21 pm
Jordan halts filming of movie that suggests Jews had a historical presence there
Director of ‘Jaber’ rejects ‘childish’ claim that fictional caper showing boy who discovers Hebrew writing on rock in Petra will lead Israel to stake claim to ancient city
By Mohammed Daraghmeh
Israeli tourists at Aaron's Tomb in Jordan on August 1, 2019. (Courtesy of Roni Ayalon)
August 5, 2019, 8:39 pm
Guide raps Jordan’s ‘humiliating’ treatment of Israelis booted from Aaron’s Tomb
Roni Ayalon says Jordanian authorities confiscated head coverings at border, barred some 250 Israelis from praying anywhere, ‘even if we are alone in the middle of the desert’
By Adam Rasgon
Aaron's Tomb near Petra, Jordan. (CC BY-SA Joneikifi, Wikipedia)
August 2, 2019, 5:42 pm
Jordan shuts holy site after Israelis visit, says they prayed without permission
Israeli tour guide denies lack of coordination, claims group was not praying, asserts tourists were treated humiliatingly
By ToI Staff
Jordanian rescue teams search for missing persons following flash floods in the city of Madaba near the capital Jordan on November 10, 2018. (KHALIL MAZRAAWI / AFP)
November 10, 2018, 12:41 pm
Two Israeli tourists found safe as flash floods kill 12 in Jordan
Foreign Ministry confirms renewed contact with travelers after earlier concerns for their well-being
By ToI Staff and AP
Illustrative: Jordanian rescuers with sniffer dogs search for survivors of flash floods at the Dead Sea area, Jordan, on October 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Omar Akour)
November 9, 2018, 11:10 pm
Floods kill 7 in Jordan, visitors seek high ground in ancient Petra
At least 4 swept away in torrential rains south of Amman, two weeks after 21 killed in Dead Sea flash floods; thousands evacuated from tourist city
By Karin Laub
Mountainous terrain near Petra, Jordan. (Wikipedia/Antoine Taveneaux/CC BY-SA)
September 13, 2018, 10:51 am
Israeli woman dies of heatstroke on hike near Jordan’s Petra
30-year-old was taking part in organized trip to mountainous region around village of Rajif
By ToI Staff
Trip leader Shuka Revak, 86, fulfills a life-long dream as he reaches Avdat in Israel from Jordan's Petra, February 2018. (courtesy)
March 15, 2018, 2:56 pm
86-year-old guide helps discover section of Incense Route lost for millennia
Traversing 100 kilometers in five days, Shuka Ravek fulfills dream and walks from Petra to Avdat in the footsteps of Nabateans
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Screen capture of a donkey rider whipping the animal, at the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. (Courtesy PETA)
January 23, 2018, 3:16 pm
Animal rights group urges tourists to boycott Jordan’s Petra
PETA cites cruel treatment of pack animals used to haul sightseers up to ancient temple; demands motorized vehicles be used instead
By Stuart Winer
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