Petra - Exploring the Amazing Rock City of Jordan

Petra, also known as the Lost City or the Red Rock City, is an ancient Nabatean holy city, carved into the rocks in southern Jordan. It’s an amazing place to see in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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On Day 6 of our trip to Jordan, we woke up in the morning, had breakfast at our hotel, and continued on to the gates of Petra. The entrance ticket price of visiting Petra is 50 JD ($70.23), which is on the pricey side, but well worth it to visit this incredible city. Before going into the gates, I stopped on the outside and purchased a keffiyeh (4 JD ($5.62), the traditional Middle Eastern checkered cloth headdress. After that, I was ready to go and explore Petra!
When you see pictures of Petra, at least in my case, you can’t really tell how big it is, or the scale of it - it’s not just one building on tomb, but it’s an entire city, spread out through the red rocks of Petra, through canyons and valley and rock mountains. So it’s a huge site that can take a full day, or even many days (if you had the time) to explore. So rather than just going to see a single attractions, Petra is like walking into a historical amusement city, full of surprises, mountains to climb, and ancient tombs to explore. Just for a bit of history, Petra was built by the ancient Nabateans, likely somewhere around the 300 BC date range. The Nabateans were a nomadic Arabian tribe who were specialist in trade, especially across the Arabian desert. They would run camel caravans and trade to lands across the desert, and due to their incredible desert and sky skills, they could navigate the desert and not only survive, but thrive. They made a fortune trading frankincense and myrrh, and doing so, they made a fortune. Similar to the ancient Egyptians, when the Nabateans became very wealthy, they started to think more about their after-life, and so they decided to build tombs within the rocks of Petra. At first I was thinking that the sites of Petra were temples or houses, but the majority, especially the fancy ornate rock carving at Petra are all tombs. The city of Petra eventually became deserted, and it was hidden for about a thousand years, before being rediscovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812.
After entering the Rock City, you first walk through a slot canyon, which was the main roadway leading directly into the center of Petra. You can either walk, or they also have horse chariots if you want to ride. One of the most famous tombs at Petra is known as the The Treasury (Al Khazneh), which was named so because some people believed there was treasure hidden high in the rock above it. The Treasury, also a tomb, is one of the best preserved and most incredible things to see when you visit Petra. The tombs are carved directly out of the side of the red rock mountains, and what’s really interesting is that the Nabateans were influenced by many different civilizations, as one can tell from the construction. The Treasury has lots of Greek influence, along with Arab and local Middle Eastern details as well. We continued hiking, and visiting many more of the tombs around Petra. Another famous place to see in the city is The Monastery (Ad Deir), which requires a hike that took about 45 minutes. The Monastery looks remarkably similar to the Treasury, but it’s just three times the size. There are some incredible views, and from The Monastery, you can do some more small hikes to get some wonderful views of the rugged mountain rocks.
For dinner we headed to a restaurant in town called Al Qantarah - a nice restaurant housed in a rock building. Along with some fantastic fresh fish, that the owner of the restaurant had caught himself, we also had a main dish of lamb and rice cooked in a claypot. The lamb was amazingly tender and the rice was fragrant. Dinner was the best way to end an incredible day tour exploring the fascinating city of Petra.
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[@aviavi4717]

It's so true about Jordanians being so hospitable and kind.

[@Fatboyzombie]

dude I wish the television network would pick you up you would make a great show multiple seasons your talent with the food arts and culture

[@manymoonstraveled]

+jesse ruiz If he did that then the network would make him do it there way...and I think way he does it is more informative...I am just saying..hehe

[@Kh4lidz]

+jesse ruiz Only if the channel gave him full control of the show, Like the editing and all of that, Mark's videos and vlogs are just out of this world he really knows how to keep you entertained throughout the video, Plus he doesn't forget that the majority of the people are watching the channel just to explore cuisines so he doesn't loose focus on that. I'm with marie on this.

[@gladihacked2145]

+jesse ruiz absolutely ....

[@familyfirst7036]

THEY WOULD MESS HIM UP HE NEEDS TO KEEP DOING IT THIS WAY UNLESS HE GETS EVERYTHING HE WANTS IN THE AGREEMENT FOR NETWORK SHOW

[@juliapereida9623]

jesse ruiz agree!

[@MyHappylicious]

Jordan is simply one of the most beautiful countries

[@veronikaong4447]

Great video of Petra, thank you.

[@tammeyj1958]

I have never been but it's one of the places I wanted to see very much. Mark wiens needs his own travel show on television. His personality is so endearing.

[@maymei6742]

Sorry Saudi is the best esp... right Haql, Duba , any town along Red Sea

[@HK-hc4id]

Such a bullshit

[@gabolujan3109]

The most beautiful is Somalia. Friendly peOple. Especially in Mogadishu

[@nickgillon2625]

My respect and regards to Fadi for being such an excellent host and tour guide for this entire trip. What an amazing and fantastic effort he did. And to Ying for her increased participation in front of the camera, We do very much appreciate that extra effort knowing you prefer not to be so exposed. Mark ! another fabulous video of the highest standard in what must have been difficult at times, What a magnificent journey you and your team took us on.

[@beehuman888]

very well said

[@sareeaf8519]

Nick Gillon Well said!!

[@emmabee5027]

Couldn’t agree more. He is amazing indeed! One of the best hosts so far, even after seeing all of recents Mark’s videos. So respectful and calm. Maybe he is not in the video blogging business. Most of the recent hosts eg in Mexico and some other places, all they want is to get advertised via Mark, which is ok of course, but first respect and show some professionalism and then you can promote your work as well… in a more collaborative way. Anyway. Great videos from Mark and his wife,amazing experience they are offering now that we cannot travel.

[@davidd780]

I do miss Jordan.... desde México... from Mexico with love

[@ramonagassemjo]

Come visit my friend ...you all are most welcome

[@besounique]

David d yo También 😫

[@davidfaraj2252]

Jasmin Shahzada hola Jasmin entonces eres mexicana ¿

[@izzaldeenalkurdi8806]

Mí amigo siempre eres bienvenido en Jordania

[@mohanadhussein3534]

Hola from Jordan ❤

[@minthausa1]

food brings people together, instead of fighting wars, we should be cooking food and sharing together, the Jordanian friends are so good

[@ixlr8677]

long as your throwin them dollars to em.

[@kim7990]

min tha if only we can live that simply beautiful way

[@dunaydisha4972]

ixlr8 don’t forget that the Jordanian Dinar is stronger than the dollar is

[@xnonsuchx]

I'm sure many are already aware, but Petra is where the end of INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE was filmed (at least the outside scenes).

[@jujum849]

IM JORDANIAN & proud❤️

[@ahmedabudalhom]

me too

[@hamza-yb3yz]

me three

[@hamza-yb3yz]

***** youre not jordanian then

[@hamza-yb3yz]

***** just stfu idc

[@hamza-yb3yz]

***** are*********** "nor i need" ??? stfu and go learn english

[@solijonbobokulov9807]

Wow! I've never heard about Petra before and fell in love with it. I wish I could go there one day! Greetings and much love from Tashkent, Uzbekistan!

[@nancydenick1875]

It is magnificent. The hike to the treasury is downhill and fairly easy. The hike back out to the parking lots was not so easy for me at 63 yrs. Fortunately, there is rescue by golf cart, for a fee. Jordan is a rugged country. A must see is Wadi Rum, which I enjoyed more. They filmed the Mars scenes there for the movie The Martian. I would do that part again

[@Bunchitis39]

my mouth was literally watering when you took a bite of the fish and the lamb..

[@ixlr8677]

petrolian carp.yum

[@ixlr8677]

i could take that lamb and some golashas and get on the top of that canyon.

[@samthepoet107]

Great series. And thanks to the Jordanian Tourism Board for inviting you. Great food and lots of ancient sites worth seeing.

[@MarkWiens]

+Wayne Samuel Thank you Wayne!

[@taqieddin]

being a jordanian and a foodie living in Amman, this is a very well made video series... thumbs up mark!

[@jilliemak2024]

Marvellous Mark. You make me feel like we are there with you. Thank you so much!

[@gladihacked2145]

+Kitty Shore i know right ...

[@saraha3068]

Ying is so pretty, i dont think i ever saw her wearing makeup, she also dresses modest, natural beauty

[@dalyjo4820]

My country is Amazing.. Everything in Jordan is awsome; food , people, places.. Good effort to show this great country .. Hello from Jordan 🇯🇴🇯🇴

[@lillianebwire4897]

You are a free sponge spirit with capacity to absorb so much culture and make it stick on you!Wow!

[@DionneCollette]

I felt really emotional watching this.. (I dont know why) but oh wow Petra is just amazingly breath taking and to think how it was made so beautifully detailed so many many years ago without modern technology. Wow, I'm blown away. Hopefully I am lucky enough to visit there one day.

[@MarkWiens]

+DionneCollette Awesome to hear that, glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@jihadhdaib]

Hi beautiful

[@revinaque1342]

I loved this series!!! Amman and Petra in Jordan are definitely bucket list places to visit. :)

[@midway241]

Petra looks amazing and I would love to visit it one day. Thanks Fadi for setting up Mark & Ling with mouth watering foods and cool places to visit.

[@MarkWiens]

+Carol Midani Thank you for watching Carol!

[@blibeliuebuu]

I'm in love with Jordan (and Fadi haha). This country will definitely be on my list of places to visit

[@cmo0429]

Vamos la! :)

[@NOOR-hh3hz]

I live in Jordan 🙂✌🏻️

[@MarkWiens]

+Daniela Prata Thank you Daniela!

[@Nickhacker99]

+Mark Wiens when are you gonna come to nepal again?

[@IdrisShenaee]

+Mark Wiens Hi Mark I love your videos I been watching you since the beginning 2015, your amazing! I have one question what camera do you use for vlogging and recording the food I really need one

[@kimmcmanus3166]

Awesome..... Jordon is absolutely amazing !!!!! Definitely a place I would like to visit..... The food looks very delicious..... And, the people are so warm and friendly..... ✨

[@MarkWiens]

+Kim McManus Thank you Kim, hope you can visit, the people were very friendly.

[@IlyaFernandez]

Petra is so amazing and beautiful I really feel like crying

[@salpiy.5880]

Your face when you eat is hilarious 😂 Love it! Thank you. I've been there ✨️✨️✨️

[@crijosandrade5877]

Fantastic narration!I love to see mark eating food.When he relishes food,he inclines to his right,bending a little.It's a fantastic view to watch.Thanks mark for your fantastic VDOs.

[@BurningMoreXP]

Your channel is the most valuable channel in my subscription box .. I just love what you do! .. Keep it going! :)

[@jackiesandoval2547]

Petra was astonishing!!!! Can't wait to see the next video.

[@ouss]

+jackie sandoval petra is were islam was created nabatean=arab

[@java101full]

+Jiftuq the nabateans lived from 106 - 169 bc ( as wikipedia says ), and came to existence in 608 - 609

[@java101full]

+Sparkels * islam

[@MarkWiens]

+jackie sandoval Thanks Jackie!

[@patriciabocchino8398]

Just returned from a tour of Petra and Jordan on 2/24/2020, totally agree warm friendly people and good food. Love your site Mark

[@annebell7274]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT !!! 👌👌👌

[@colleenkubricht6298]

Love this series!! It's teaching me so much about a place I did not know anything about!! Love to see the area and the food looks fantastic!! Keep up the good work!!

[@MarkWiens]

+Colleen Kubricht Thank you very much Colleen!

[@sfkjn2311]

Another great series, Mark. Also nice to see a little more of Ying. Thanks for posting.

[@MarkWiens]

+K Noeth Thank you!

[@ezoism7685]

I really love all of your videos Mark.but I love those with ur visit to the middle east because it shows the other part that the western media doesnt show about that place the culture, the hospitality, the history and the kindness of the people there who welcome everyone and take pride in their welcoming traditions

[@emantarawneh1481]

I cant help but smile watching your videos :) you are so positive and passionate about food. Loved watching your trip to our beautiful Jordan! 🇯🇴 God bless

[@tobynmanthorpe]

So good Mark. I've seen pictures of Petra, but seeing a video (in HD!) is fascinating.

[@stephaniebailey3908]

Tobyn Manthorpe I totally agree, I was truly impressed by the entire presentation.

[@buuandkimnguyen1456]

Tobyn Manthorpe Has e

[@missyb9535]

Thank you to the Jordan Tourism Board, Fahdi and the Jordanian people. Poor Ying was so out of breath for the 'tea' shot....and she looked positively exhausted at the final dinner. Hope y'all got to fly first class back to home so she could sleep on their fabulous planes. Have watched first class/business class of many airlines lol...but a dream for me ;-( Thanks everyone!!!! And the outtakes you have been doing at the end are priceless!

[@katvang4751]

I wish you had more subscribers I feel like so many ppl are missing out on your fascinating videos!

[@alexancheta9562]

Petra - now that's a bucket list destination!

[@hubbards]

Jordanian people seem so nice.

[@dustyflesh8867]

That’s what you think..😂

[@juliusdelacruz5823]

this is my kind of trip, authentic food and ancient wonders. really want to visit Jordan soon. Thanx, MArk!

[@ixlr8677]

take alot of money so u wont be an infidel.

[@tell-dtruth5470]

The master mind of the engineers of the city and workers who did the construction ( carving with ????) is amazing. As amazing as going to the moon :)

[@JERCHROME]

It's so amazing and fascinating how these people long time ago were able to carve out of the rock with such precision with just simple tools. So cool! Hope I can visit Jordan someday!

[@bunsomite]

Those people were a lot more advanced then we thought. Humans is a race with amnesia, we're missing a big part in our history or so called history.

[@JERCHROME]

@@bunsomite must be aliens... LOL

[@amrbadawi3684]

i am very happy that you like my country , i am feeling good

[@vivrozario9202]

Absolutely stunning!

[@jackiegallagher439]

I was there 4yrs ago a fantastic place and I would go back again , a great video

[@sagarmoyjana6837]

My best video of your channel Mark, This channel is a treasure, And I'm so in love with it :)

[@mianlien911]

You deserve so many more subscribers :).

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more 1.5 million ? that is alot - He is one of the top KZbinrs. Your face is priceless...

[@MrHarsh3600]

Healthyand anextraincome you dumbass, her comment was made one year ago.

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That why she does not know much about him. He is very famous and very successful.

[@ixlr8677]

shake head eat and smile. what a gig.

[@tetho1477]

This video series is getting better and better. Thanks Mark, Ying and the Jordanian Tourist Board. Good work.

[@besounique]

Since im pregnant I'm watching your videos 😂😂😂 oh mannnnnnn I want eat allllll the food you are showing us

[@epiccookie9889]

(3 years later) How’s the child?

[@madzmercado499]

Ying was also pregnant in this video 😊

[@zekia2112]

how about your child now :D

[@grahammario6370]

i guess im asking the wrong place but does someone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot the account password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me

[@timothykenneth4925]

@Graham Mario Instablaster ;)

[@windyfaith5951]

Your guide was so good. It looked like and amazing trip with amazing food.

[@OfficialFarlandrMusic]

Oh my god my mouth was watering when you broke apart the lamb and fish! Makes me want to go to Jordan now! Can't wait for the Korea videos, keep up the amazing content Mark!

[@MarkWiens]

+FARLANDR Thank you!

[@nanas2littleangels]

Thank you for sharing this video of Petra. I am a born again Christian and I always enjoy hearing about Petra.

[@cosminaiuliana2446]

Beautiful country with amazing landscapes. The color of the rocks is stunning

[@TrevorParkJones]

Petra is such a cool looking place, I'd love to visit there someday!! Funny you mention parsley being refreshing, aside from being used as a garnish to fill a plate, it used to be commonly eaten after a meal to refresh and cleanse the palate! Really awesome video once again, thank you so much for sharing your adventures!!

[@MarkWiens]

+Trevor Park Jones Thank you very much Trevor

[@Epic14Games]

Petra looks amazing, but the ticket is very expensive!

[@eohsi7508]

Epic14Games you can get a Jordan pass which includes tickets to Petra and tons and tons of landmarks in Jordan

[@Slypilotguy]

This vlogs beauty was stunning. Petra is now on my bucket list for sure.

[@Fnatic2010]

Them mountains and that temple look astonishing. Food looks good too.

[@wayneleader164]

Makes me want to go to Jordan even more great vid

[@CarolAnn-gh9fl]

Thank you for sharing this Mark, Jordan is now on my bucket list

[@franciscraft4999]

Another beautiful day or two in Jordan - enjoying your travels one video at a time

[@hollymartin3291]

truly incredible . I went to Egypt this year and loved it. I'd love to go to Jordan as well !!

[@jihadhdaib]

Hi beautiful

[@autumn007]

So beautiful!! Would like to visit one day!!

[@4horsemen990]

I loved this video! I am sorry I didn't go to Jordan when I was in Egypt 4 years ago.

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Excellent vegetables in Jordan.. Lovely mate Marky... Loved the Rose Stone temple...

[@swanatv2310]

Iam actually from Jordan but live in on their place I went to Petra this year and saw everything and it’s soooooo cool and amazing and also iam glad that u discovered my country

[@LoOoDa]

fooul is eated by bread mark :) its an amazing dish but not perfectly cooked at hotels you should try some of authentic fooul from street places there is many kind of fooul's out there with different kitchen background cook style egyptian , sudanian , lebanon's saudian , dont miss it out :)

[@MarkWiens]

+LoOoDa DWOZ Thanks!

[@swissexpress9277]

loved the Jordanian hospitality

[@katvang4751]

I use to work with someone originally from Jordan and he always traveled back and forth ..now I know why !! Jordan is very interesting !!

[@mhstew63]

Fish looked great at the end...and the lost city looks absolutely amazing.

[@leeneeloo3739]

Oh no!!! Jordan series done? Damn! I've just bought parsley and tomatoes to make taboulleh. And I've got a half eaten pot of hummus. How am I going to eat them whilst watching your Jakarta series?

[@mianlien911]

lol 😂😂👏🏼

[@madi_beee]

😂😂

[@aniasyarafina]

+leenee loo funny

[@pamelapratama9162]

wait, Jakarta? he had visited Indonesia already? need to watch it!

[@ababnehaos]

it's easy , i can learn u how to make taboulleh :P

[@procekim]

very nice, first day I made hummus and eggplant dip, second day tahini sauce, arabic bread and chicken, and tomorrow I will try the turn over pot, zucchini dip.

[@ixlr8677]

get a blt.

[@hikingdruid]

Oooooooh! That lamb at16:00 !!!!! Looked so good!

[@loveyourneighbor9354]

Mark, what a wonderful tour of Petra, I would not ever get to that part of the world and its interesting to see these great columns and walls. How people lived so long ago and now its for tours through the paths of history. The delicious food is food I would love to taste with all the spices. Thank you Mark.

[@user-nf6vb4jf2h]

this is my country😍 nice

[@MimiTruongMay98]

Places like this make me want to travel and not stay in one place!!

[@hkhhamzeh-al-khateeb2761]

MimiTruongMay98 i live there and i never get bored

[@ms.keyshawineglass7590]

+ Mark Weins what an amazing trip you and Ying took to Jordan. The history of that country is so rich and the food is simply amazing. I honestly would kill myself on all that hummus and delicious veggie plates/ salad. Thank you for sharing this trip with us. Can't wait to see where you take us to next.

[@anuradhakamath6086]

Thank you Mark for the detailed video. We are planning a visit to Jordan this EID break. Your video is definitely helping us plan better. We love watching you eat Jordan's food.

[@LikeyCheer]

omg.. jordanian hospitaliTEA

[@TheJoselpre]

ive been there in petra last time i was working in aqaba power plant construction

[@LBenjamin]

The rice + lamb dinner looks like an awesome dish! and your guide Fadi was amazing!

[@TheAdindamhrani]

Your travel series are Simply THE best!

[@TheSpritz0]

MARK- Since you are so close, contact the TURKEY Tourism Board!!!!!! Just a suggestion, but it might prove fruitful!!

[@MarkWiens]

+TheSpritz0 Thank you very much, I will try to do more with tourism boards, Turkey would be awesome!

[@annahksa7665]

mashallah I hope I vesit in Jordan

[@christinalopez6564]

it still has to be fascinating to be in such an ancient land and to see such architecture still standing God be the glory always!!!

[@leilahellier7290]

one of the very best vlogs you have ever done Mark I have been watching the whole series on Jordan, Jordan is on my bucket is on my bucket list

[@MarkWiens]

+leila hellier Thank you Leila!

[@gmboor]

my country

[@JavedMohamed]

inshallah one day I will. Will you show me around ? :)

[@gmboor]

+Javed Mohamed ofc bro u must welcome

[@truthreigns3267]

I did enjoy my time in your country!

[@mousababboud9308]

Javed Mohamed ذ

[@simplecookingforasimplelif3911]

amazing! will you visit any farms that grow all the amazing, fresh produce in such a dry land

[@grandadan]

That´s a question i make to myself. Cheers

[@pastrychef6621]

alots of that fresh fruite and veggies farms located in Jordan valley where there is Jordan river

[@peopleslive6868]

simple cooking for a simple life .... the southern part of jordan that Petra belong to is hard rock mountains desert kind of area... the basket of food in jordan is in north HORAAN plains which given most Roman Empire most there wheat and the west Part of jordan by river of jordan which has a fertile land ...

[@bellatrix3811]

In middleeast lots of countries have two weathers hot and cold in same times whic is rare lol but in yemen u can drive 1 houres and u will be in desert another 1 houres and u will be in green cold land

[@gk1841]

Dear, This dry land or part of it, the northern part in particular, belongs to the Fertile Crescent! The most fertile part in the Middle East.

[@tngchinghwa]

petra is magnificent, gonna add that to my bucket list

[@rajbindra13]

From Hawaii to Kenya, Ethiopia to South east Asia, Japan hv been watching your vlogs, all of'em and watching this now is so educational and ur videography and editing is so up level now Mark. Like some one sd in ur comments before, high time for you to start a feature on Thai tv now. Well done is half begun man. Stay blessed always.

[@MarkWiens]

+Raja Bindra Thank you very much Raja, really appreciate it.

[@AWDYDOOD]

"I'm just gonna take a full spoonful... of nuts."

[@kim7990]

Morris thank goodness he didn't say mouthful instead

[@ASGSam1]

Jordanian food is perfect.

[@lillianebwire4897]

I enjoyed the trip trek tour of the famous Petra.You brought it closer home than I have seen it in pictures.Youare a great reviewer.Kudos.

[@elidahernandez3675]

PETRA! One of my dream places to visit. Love, love this video.

[@marcpanther7924]

14:13 Ying: "Oh no ... more rice again"

[@BrianKiddo]

+Totoro Zhen Gold!

[@BerlinerOmar]

How could u eat so much n stay fit !!?

[@dunaydisha4972]

Exactly, I was wondering the same!

[@honestprogressivedetroiter5004]

One of my favorite videos. . Thank you for taking us all the way up, to see so much more!

[@OceanLatu]

yes, Petra looks spectacular!!!! OMG, must visit Jordan. I can't wait to taste all that delicious food!

[@pamelapratama9162]

i wanna ride those camels!

[@antimage1182]

Pamela Pratama damn..........

[@toanphan9839]

Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade

[@Shielde0007]

Wasn't it also one of the James Bond movies?🤔

[@ginettebarrette9040]

Love alla of it .So unbelievable...Meals look pretty amazing, mouth watering

[@Stephiewah]

I love how we've seen a bit more of Ying in recent videos. She always looks so happy and it brightens my day 😊

[@pwatson7]

Damn 70$ is rough.