"The 74,000-hectare property, inscribed as a mixed natural and cultural
site, is situated in southern Jordan, near the border with Saudi Arabia.
It features a varied desert landscape consisting of a range of narrow
gorges, natural arches, towering cliffs, ramps, massive landslides and
caverns. Petroglyphs, inscriptions and archaeological remains in the
site testify to 12,000 years of human occupation and interaction with
the natural environment. The combination of 25,000 rock carvings with
20,000 inscriptions trace the evolution of human thought and the early
development of the alphabet. The site illustrates the evolution of
pastoral, agricultural and urban activity in the region." -http://whc.unesco.org
A wonderful postcard!
Thank you so much for this, Anita of Austria!
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