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Plan in place to protect Petra tourists during harsh weather
By JT - Mar 12,2014 - Last updated at Mar 12,2014
AMMAN — The Petra Development and Tourism Authority (PDTRA) said on Wednesday it has prepared a comprehensive plan to deal with tourist tours of the archaeological site during the prevailing weather conditions.
The plan is aimed at guaranteeing tourists’ safety, protecting the historical heritage of Petra and limiting the effects of the current weather conditions on the ancient site, a PDTRA statement said.
The authority announced emergency numbers during winter as follows: 032156889, 032150012 and 0797538254.
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