PETRA, JORDAN

As famed for its stunning craved architecture, as it is for it archaeological importance, the city of Petra is located between the Red and Dead Seas. Dating to pre-historic times, it is undoubtedly the Al Khazneh (pictured here) that is best known among its historic marvels, having featured in such film as Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The city was given the World Heritage status in 1985.