On 27 December 2022, flash floods hit the ancient city of Petra in Jordan.

[1] 1,700 tourists were evacuated from the historic site.

[2] This was reportedly a result of historic rainfall that hit the area.

[3] In 2018, 20 people were killed by floods.

[4] In 1963, 23 French tourists, including archeologist Miriam Astruc, were swept away by floodwaters in the narrow Siq entrance to the city.