Indiana Jones’ Petra has a worthy rival in Hegra, Saudi Arabia
With none of the crowds but much of the mystique of Jordan's Petra facades, Hegra is a history-rich highlight in newly ...
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Who built the ‘lost city’ of Petra—and why did they leave?
Since then, Petra’s fame has grown. UNESCO inscribed the city’s ruins as a World Heritage site in 1985, and the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade used Petra as a stage for some scenes.
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The true story of the 'lost city' made famous by Indiana Jones
Many who know of Tanis at all remember the city as portrayed in the Indiana Jones movie Raiders of the ... said of the biblical reference. 1 of 12 Petra, JordanA person standing in the doorway ...