church cut off the rock.

Discover the epic path that crosses this Middle Eastern kingdom

On the Jordan Trail, trekkers can roam from the ancient city of Petra to the lush reefs of the Red Sea coast.

The Jordan Trail passes through Petra, where hikers can roam among the ancient buildings carved into sandstone outcrops. In the hills above the city center, the monastery overlooks a courtyard once used for ceremonies.
This story appears in the June 2020 issue of National Geographic magazine.
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