Petra sees over 318,000 visitors in 8 months
The number of visitors to Petra during the first eight months of 2026 was approximately 318,311, representing a decrease of 2.1% compared to the same period in 2025. Of these visitors, 59% were foreigners and 41% Jordanians, with an 18% decline in foreign visitors and a 35.7% increase in Jordanian visitors. The city experienced monthly fluctuations in visitor numbers, with a notable rise at the beginning of the year, followed by a decline in the subsequent months, before rising again in July and August. Petra is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, entirely carved into pink rocks, and was established by the Nabataeans.
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