Often referred to as the Rose-Red City, Petra stands among the deserts and mountains of Jordan as a legacy frozen in time. Carved from a wall of sandstone within the Great Rift Valley, the first sight of the 130-foot facade and its intricate designs and columns conjure up an ancient home for those long gone. A place of majesty and mystery, Petra holds a place in the coveted New 7 Wonders of the World.