Shifting sands have long covered the ancient city's 8th-century ... he said. “It’s a city surrounded by an ocean of sand that ...

The ancient Saharan city of Chinguetti ... These storms deposit layers of sand, sometimes reaching several feet, onto Chinguetti’s streets and into homes, in some cases burying them completely.

The ancient Roman city, Baelo Claudia, which can be visited and is close to the sand dune was discovered buried in the sand and dates back to 2nd Century BCE. At the archeological site ...

For many tourists, the visit to the ancient city in southwest Jordan ends here. But Petra has much more to offer, including more than 600 stone facades and an intriguing list of clues about its ...