More than 318,000 visitors to Petra in the first 8 months of the year

The number of foreign visitors was 187,710 during the first eight months of 2026, compared to 228,853 visitors during the same period in 2025, a decrease of 41,143 visitors and 18%.

In contrast, the number of Jordanian visitors increased to 130,601 during the same period in 2026, compared to 96,268 visitors in 2025, an increase of 34,333 visitors and 35.7%.

The data showed that foreign visitors accounted for about 59% of the total visitors to Petra during the first eight months of 2026, compared to about 41% for Jordanian visitors, while the share of foreigners was about 70.4% of the total visitors in the corresponding period of 2025, compared to 29.6% for Jordanians.

On a monthly level, the total number of visitors to Petra in January 2026 increased by 88.4% compared to the same month in 2025, and by 118.2% in February.

However, the numbers decreased in March by 60.7%, in April by 57.4%, in May by 29.5%, in June by 3.4%, before rising again in July by 52.5% and in August by 12%.

According to the website of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority, Petra is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Petra is located in southern Jordan and is known for its unique architecture, which is entirely carved into the pink sandstone mountains, earning it the nickname 'The Rose City'.

This prosperous city was founded by the Nabataeans, a powerful Arab people with a wide influence in the region from the 4th century BC to the 2nd century AD.

What distinguishes Petra from other archaeological sites is that its main buildings, including the royal tombs, the monumental facades, the temples, and the famous Treasury, are all carved directly into the sandstone mountains, reflecting amazing engineering prowess and a unique ability to tame nature and transform it into a complete city.