Do tourists visit Petra today?
Petra has been the subject of increasing interest, tourism, and scrutiny since its “rediscovery” in 1812 by Johann Burckhardt. However, efforts are being made to secure and preserve the site. The current Jordanian government considers Petra to be a national treasure, and in 1985, it was designated as a World Heritage Site. The Petra National Trust was created in 1989 under the support of Queen Noor Al Hussein to form a network of those “who are committed to a collective international effort to safeguard Petra’s unique physical and human heritage.
