His Majesty King Abdullah received on Wednesday Petra's official certificate as a new wonder of the world, which was presented by Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit.

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Osama Dabbas received the document in Lisbon, where Petra's win was announced at a ceremony.

Around 100 million Internet and phone voters have selected the Nabataean rock-carved city and six other sites as the New Seven Wonders of the World.

The Jordan Times