Interesting Facts about Petra

Interesting Facts about Petra

 

Interesting Facts about Petra

 

What makes the ancient city of Petra a true tourist destination is the fact that the city is truly unique and is spread over in a vast mass of sandstone rocks in the middle of the desert? The city is like a massive resort in the desert. There are many interesting facts about Petra that make it unique and different. The ancient city of Petra was an important connects for ancient Romans and Indians on the trade route. This is the reason there are references of the city around the world. Some of the references have also been found in the Chinese texts.

 

An ancient day cosmopolitan city

 

The city was not limited to Nabataeans only. Due to the variety in architecture and other buildings, it seems that it was also a cosmopolitan hub of that time which welcomed people from other places like modern day cities such as Singapore, New York and London. The tour to this city becomes must when you want to show your children or students how an ancient city looked like and what the ancient people were capable of in their times.

 

You can buy a collection of Souvenirs

 

While you tour the ancient city of Petra, there are several interesting facts about Petra that will entice you. You can buy interesting stuff which you can carry along as true authentic souvenirs of Jordanians and Nabateans. You can buy interesting stuff such as collections of stone carvings, embroidery, silverware and pottery. The locals at Wadi Musa make interesting souvenirs which tourists can carry along. In short it is not a thorough historic trip or an educational trip. It offers you absolute fun and exciting time. You can shop for different local stuff and eat a variety of dishes and do much more.

 

Why wait, book your ticket to this amazing city and make it a memorable visit of the year.