The number of visitors to the city of Petra from the beginning of the current year until the end of last May reached approximately 204,217 visitors, the majority of whom were foreigners, according to official statistics obtained by "Al Mamlaka."
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The data shows that the number of foreign visitors reached 143,427, while the number of Jordanian visitors reached 60,790.
In comparison to the same period last year, the number of visitors was 229,575, including 180,368 foreigners and 29,207 Jordanians.
When analyzed, the data indicates an 11% decline in the number of visitors, amounting to a decrease of 25,358 visitors.
According to previous statistics announced by the Petra Authority, the total number of visitors to Petra last year reached 582,550, achieving a 27% increase compared to 2024, which recorded 457,215 visitors.
According to the official website of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority, Petra is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the world and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Located in southern Jordan, Petra is famous for its unique architecture, which was carved entirely into rose-colored rocks, earning it the title "The Rose City."
The flourishing city was established by the Nabataeans, a powerful Arab people with widespread influence in the region during the period extending from the 4th century BC to the 2nd century AD.
What sets Petra apart from other archaeological sites is that its main structures—including the royal tombs, giant facades, temples, and the famous Treasury (Al-Khazneh)—are all carved directly into the sandstone mountains, reflecting astonishing engineering ingenuity and a unique ability to tame nature and transform it into a fully integrated city.
