Jordan travel: tourists begin to return to Petra and Wadi Rum in Jordan - in pictures
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Jordan's once bustling ancient city of Petra has been crippled by Covid-19. -
One of the new seven wonders of the world, it used to attract thousands of tourists a day. -
But during the pandemic visitor numbers dwindled and Jordan's economy suffered its worst contraction in decades. -
There is a glimmer of hope on the horizon, however, as foreign tourists are starting to return. -
Government efforts to revive the tourism sector appear to be paying off. -
Jordan's 'golden triangle', which includes Petra, Wadi Rum and crusader castles, is now open to tourists that are fully vaccinated. -
The country also lifted most of its lockdown measures at the start of July, after a sharp drop in infections. -
While it will take time to recover, Jordan's tourism industry is hopeful brighter days are ahead.
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