Petra (Aqaba), Jordan

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Named for the Greek word meaning "rock," Petra was a flourishing trade center in ancient times and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore on foot or horseback the 2,000-year-old structures built into soaring salmon-pink sandstone. The Nabataeans, the civilization that built Petra, also were expert hydraulic engineers, as evidenced by channels carved into the rock that prevented flood damage and helped store water during droughts. Archaeologists from all over the world continue to excavate the Hellenistic temples, tombs and theaters, as only one percent of the city is believed to have been "discovered." Aqaba -- Jordan's Red Sea port and resort town -- boasts ancient sites as well as spectacular coral reefs.

Language: Arabic Currency: Jordanian Dinar(JOD)

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Petra (Aqaba), Jordan Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
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High	65	69	75	85	92	97	99	98	94	88	78	68
Low	50	54	59	67	73	78	81	81	78	71	61	53
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High	18	21	24	29	33	36	37	37	34	31	26	20
Low	10	12	15	19	23	26	27	27	26	22	16	12
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Days	1	2	2	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	1	2
Humidity
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Percent	71	70	67	58	49	49	53	57	66	67	66	72

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