But when that in turn fell to Muslim forces in the seventh century, Petra disappeared. In ruins after a series of earthquakes, it came to be known as Wadi Musa—the Valley of Moses. Avenue of ...

Since then, Petra’s fame has grown. UNESCO inscribed the city’s ruins as a World Heritage site in 1985, and the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade used Petra as a stage for some scenes.

Petra, Pompeii and Machu Picchu might grab the headlines, but join BBC Bitesize as we explore the amazing ruins of Hegra, Herculaneum and Ollantaytambo.

From Petra to Wadi Rum, Jordan’s seven Unesco sites await explorers Visitors tour near the Treasury at the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra in southern Jordan. AFP file Dubai ...

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The world is home to countless ancient ruins that stand as awe-inspiring reminders of past civilizations. These structures, ...