Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a constitutional monarchy located between Israel and Saudi Arabia. It formed from the Emirate of Transjordan, founded in 1922, and gaining independence in 1946. It is named for the Jordan River, which forms the nation’s western border.
Although Jordan joined Egypt and Syria in the Six-Day War against Israel and with the Arab League Nations in the Yom Kippur War, it entered into separate peace negotiations with Israel in 1991 and a peace treaty between the two nations was signed in 1994.
The King of Jordan, Abdullah II, is a democratic reformer who has worked to improve the nation’s economy, further the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and strengthen ties with the Western world. He has made women’s rights an important part of his legacy. In spite of moving Jordan towards democracy, King Abdullah II has also expanded his own powers in response to unrest in the region.

PETRA

Known as Al-Bastra in Arabic, Petra (Greek for “rock”) is an ancient archeological site in south-western Jordan. It is located deep in a mountain valley, with the main approach through a long and narrow gorge. The ruins in the valley are over two thousand years old, dated around 300 BCE, and include many elaborate tombs. Petra was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1985, and efforts have been made to protect and preserve it while also allowing for archeological study and exploration. UNISON also reviews reports and information on Petra for any possible signs of paranormal activity, or evidence of otherworldly artifacts or intervention.