Ammon News - The number of visitors to the ancient city of Petra reached approximately 204,217 from the beginning of the year through the end of May, according to official statistics.

The data shows that 143,427 foreign visitors visited Petra during this period, while the number of Jordanian visitors reached 60,790.

In comparison, during the same period last year, Petra welcomed 229,575 visitors, including 180,368 foreign tourists and 29,207 Jordanians.

Analysis of the figures indicates an overall decline of 11%, equivalent to 25,358 fewer visitors compared with the corresponding period last year.

According to previous statistics released by the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority, Petra recorded a total of 582,550 visitors last year, marking a 27% increase compared with 457,215 visitors in 2024.

According to the authority's official website, Petra is considered one of the world's most important archaeological sites and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Located in southern Jordan, Petra is renowned for its unique architecture, which was carved entirely into rose-colored sandstone cliffs, earning it the nickname "The Rose City."

The city was founded by the Nabataeans, a powerful Arab people who exerted significant influence across the region from the 4th century BC to the 2nd century AD.

What sets Petra apart from other archaeological sites is that its principal monuments—including the Royal Tombs, monumental façades, temples, and the iconic Al-Khazneh (The Treasury)—were carved directly into sandstone mountains, showcasing extraordinary engineering skill and a remarkable ability to transform the natural landscape into a thriving city.