PETRA, JORDAN Hotel:Petra Marriott Hotel, Wadi Mousa The ancient rock city of Petra, Jordan, is over a thousand years old, and was the capital of the Nabataean empire between 400 BC and 106 AD. It is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO Heritage Site. It often features prominently in popular culture, and was the backdrop of several scenes in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The Petra Marriott Hotel offers spectacular views of this historic valley from most of its spacious rooms and suites