Located in southern Jordan, Petra is famously known as the Rose City due to the high concentration of iron oxide in its ancient sandstone cliffs. Carved by the Nabataeans over 2,000 years ago, the natural pink and red hues are most vibrant during the early morning or late afternoon light.

Why is Petra known as the Rose City?

Jordanian authorities evacuated hundreds of tourists from the ancient city of Petra. After heavy rains caused flash floods. The evacuation and suspension of entry tickets to Petra came as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of tourists.

Jordan suspends Petra visits after flood warning

The archaeologists have made a rare discovery of 2,000-year-old skeletons and ‘Holy Grail’ cup in a secret tomb which was underneath the historical place Petra where the famous movie Indiana Jones was also shot.

Hidden 2,000-year-old skeletons and ‘Holy Grail’ cup found in secret tomb where ‘Indiana Jones’ was filmed

Heavy rainfall has triggered emergency evacuation efforts in Jordan's iconic city of Petra. The Petra Development and Tourism Regional Authority evacuated visitors from the heritage site after flooding triggered by rains.

Jordan: Petra development authority undertakes evacuation efforts

Heavy rains and flooding killed at least eight people in Jordan and forced authorities to evacuate more then 3,700 tourists from the ancient city of Petra on Friday, officials said.

Rains and floods kill eight in Jordan, force tourists to flee Petra

The devotees and others visit Amarnath out of sheer emotional needs, to satisfy their spiritual quest. The rules should retain the essence of the place and not do away with it.?

Opinion: Let's save Amarnath, not destroy its religious essence

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