According to official statistics, the number of visitors to the ancient city of Petra from the beginning of this year until April 30 reached approximately 155,855, the majority of whom were foreign nationals.
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The data shows that foreign visitors numbered 119,043, while Jordanian visitors totaled 29,218, and Arab visitors reached 7,594.
In comparison to the same period last year, the total number of visitors stood at 161,006, including 122,821 foreigners, 27,480 Jordanians, and 10,705 Arabs. Upon analysis, the data indicates a 3.2% decline in the number of visitors, representing a total decrease of 5,151 tourists.
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 renowned for its unique architecture carved entirely out of rose-colored rock, earning it the nickname "The Rose City."
This flourishing city was founded by the Nabataeans, a powerful Arab people who held vast influence in the region during the period extending from the fourth century BC until the second century AD.
What sets Petra apart from other archaeological sites is that its primary structures—including the Royal Tombs, massive facades, temples, and the famous Treasury (Al-Khazneh)—are all carved directly into sandstone mountains, reflecting spectacular engineering ingenuity and a unique capacity to tame nature and transform it into an integrated city.
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