Jordan | Ancient City of Petra

#OverseasTravel #Jordan #JordanTour #NaturalTour The eastern part of Jordan is mainly desert plateau, the western part is highland, and the Jordan River Rift Valley divides the Jordan River into the east and west banks. Eighty-two percent of Jordan's land is desert. Petra is located in the less populated area of ​​southern Jordan, which was once the land of Edom. The sidewalks of the ancient city of Petra are naturally formed narrow paths. When there is an earthquake, the soil moves and loosens due to the vibration, and the shape of the narrow path will move again to create a new look. Petra was not deserted until the Crusaders arrived during the Roman-Byzantine period, when two castles were built. Before that, the area was deserted due to earthquakes, and it became deserted again after the defeat of the Crusaders. Pietra was rediscovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812, and became well-known only recently when it became the filming location for the movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Since Jordan lacks natural resources such as water and oil, King Abdullah II of Jordan has vigorously promoted economic reforms since he ascended the throne in 1999. Tourism is an important economic pillar of Jordan, and Petra is an important source of income for Jordan's tourism industry. #Overseas Travel# I miss you so much