Jordan. Petra. The archeological site is part of the UNESCO world heritage project. The Nabataeans were an arabian industrious tribe which settled down in southern Jordan 2000 years ago. Petra is located at the bottom of a spectacular deep gorge surrounded by mountains. "Urnel Florentius" tomb. A bedouin man wears a long dress and a turban as part of muslim tradition and religion. His business is to sell ethnic antique stones, coins and potteries to tourists. © 2002 Didier Ruef