Jordanian soldier standing outside al Khazneh (Treasury) in the ancient city of Petra August 30, 2007. The Treasury is Petra's most famous monument, whose name reflects the local legend that the urn on top of the monument held the pharaoh's treasure
 Bedouin tent at Wadi Rum in southern Jordan, September 4, 2007.
 the Al-Kharza area of Wadi Rum in the south of  Jordan, September 4, 2007.
  The Al-Kharza area of Wadi Rum in southern Jordan, September 4, 2007.
 Sandstone rock at Wadi Rum, known also as the Valley of the Moon, September 4, 2007.
 Sandstone rock art at Wadi Rum, September 4, 2007.
 Bedouin tuck at Wadi Rum in southern Jordan, September 4, 2007.
 A tourist takes photos of the al Khazneh (Treasury), from the end of the Siq  in the ancient city of Petra August 29, 2007. The Treasury is Petra's most famous monument, whose name reflects the local legend that the urn on top of the monument held t
  A tourist takes photos from inside the al Khazneh (Treasury), situated at the end of the Siq (centre, rear), in the ancient city of Petra August 29, 2007. The Treasury is Petra's most famous monument, whose name reflects the local legend that the u
  A horse-drawn carriage travels through the 1.2 km-long passageway known as the Siq in the ancient city of Petra August 29, 2007. The Siq is a single block of sandstone rock that was rent apart by tectonic forces. Petra in Jordan was recently named
  The Jordanian flag flutters in front of the Al Khazneh (Treasury) in the ancient city of Petra August 29, 2007. The Treasury is Petra's most famous monument, whose name reflects the local legend that the urn on top of the monument held the Pharaoh'
  Ahmed Ali, aged 25, a Bedouin guide stands in front of the Roman Soldier Tomb in the ancient city of Petra, August 30, 2007. Three statues in Roman military dress are carved into the niches of the tomb facade. Petra in Jordan was recently named amo
  Ali, a Bedouin guide, stands on the edge of a rock high above the al Khazneh (Treasury) in the ancient city of Petra August 30, 2007. The Treasury is Petra's most famous monument, whose name reflects the local legend that the urn on top of the monu
 A cat walks in front of the ancient city of Petra August 31, 2007. Ad Dayr has the largest facade (45 by 50 metres/130 by 164 ft) in Petra, Jordan.
  Bedouin children play in front of ad Dayr (The Monastery) in the ancient city of Petra August 31, 2007. Ad Dayr has the largest facade (45 by 50 metres/130 by 164 ft) in Petra, Jordan. Petra was recently named among the modern-day seven wonders of
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  A flock of crows circle above the Royal Tombs in the ancient city of Petra August 31, 2007. The Royal Tombs were thought to have held the remains of Nabataean Kings, who were the Arab inhabitants who carved the monuments into the soft sandstone 2,0
  Two women make their way along the 1.2 km-long passageway known as the Siq in the ancient city of Petra August 29, 2007. The Siq is a single block of sandstone rock that was rent apart by tectonic forces. Petra in Jordan was recently named among th
 Young Jordanians  walk near the Royal Tombs in the ancient city of Petra August 31, 2007. The Royal Tombs were thought to have held the remains of Nabataean Kings, who were the Arab inhabitants who carved the monuments into the soft sandstone 2,000
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