If you have the fortune of starting your day trip to Petra in Amman, be sure to eat at Hashem in downtown Amman, where for under $2 you can get a spread of hummus, falafel, pita and tea with fresh mint, onions, tomatoes and chili paste.
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The true beauty of Petra lies not necessarily in the handiwork of the Nabateans who built it and the Romans who expanded it, but in the vast loneliness that inhabits the place today. Ceremonial tombs, long robbed and exposed to the elements, afford scenic outlooks and places of respite and relfection.
Despite its international status, tourism to Petra is not overwhelming as compared to other sites around the globe. Indeed, the site's sprawling nature guarantees that you will be relatively alone to explore the ruins for hours at a time.
Entire structures await entry.
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