Petra

There are thousands of caves and hundreds of ancient buildings here carved into the stone walls. — Afar Magazine

The walk through this magical corridor, as it snakes its way towards the hidden city, is one full of anticipation for the wonders ahead. — Lonely Planet

No one can say for sure which god was worshipped at this temple, or whether it was the seat of the city's government. — Fodor's

The royal tombs comprise of a variety of troglodytic and monumental tombs hewn into Jebel al-Khubtha. — Michelin Guide

The Siq opens suddenly onto Petra's most famous monument, known locally as the Khazneh. — Fodor's

Second only to the Treasury in its magnificence, the Monastery is reached at the end of a winding uphill 4-km (2½-mile) trail. — Fodor's

This upper story of a two-story tomb is named for the four freestanding obelisks that decorate its facade. — Fodor's

Unlike many other tombs, the interior is worth a look for the clearly discernible loculi (graves); there are five carved into the back wall and three on the right as you enter. — Lonely Planet

An ancient flight of stairs cut into the rock—and restored by the Jordanian Department of Antiquities—leads to the summit of Jabal Madhbah, or the Mount of the Altar. — Fodor's

Named for the vaselike decoration at the top of its pediment, this is the largest of Petra's royal tombs. — Fodor's