Al B'doul - The Bedouin Tribe That Used To Live In Petra
The Bedouin tribe that used to live in Petra, the Al B'doul, were forced to abandon their semi-nomadic life for the nearby, purpose-built settlement of Umm Sayhoun after Petra became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the mid-1980s.
The Al B'doul go to Petra every day to act as tour guides and provide local colour - from music and entertainment to camel and donkey rides. They feel a strong attachment to the site, and some still cling to Bedouin life in the ancient valley.
Read MoreThe Al B'doul go to Petra every day to act as tour guides and provide local colour - from music and entertainment to camel and donkey rides. They feel a strong attachment to the site, and some still cling to Bedouin life in the ancient valley.
