The archaeological site of Petra was a Nabataean capital city, occupied beginning in the sixth century BC. The most memorable structure--and there are plenty to choose from--is the Treasury, or (Al-Khazneh), carved out of the red stone cliff during the first century BC.
- Petra: Lost City of Stone, an exhibition review by Gail S. Myhre on the Art History page at About.com
- Petra: Ancient Rock City of Jordan, from Linda Garrison, guide to Cruises at About.com
- Petra: The Great Temple, archaeological investigations by Martha Sharp Joukowsky at Brown University
