Johann Ludwig Burckhardt
1784–1817Johann Ludwig Burckhardt became the first modern European to see Petra after being led through a valley near the tomb of Aaron.
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Johann Ludwig Burckhardt became the first modern European to lay eyes on the ancient Nabataean city of Petra.
He had heard rumours of ruins near the supposed biblical tomb of Aaron, told his guide he wished to sacrifice a goat there, and was led through the narrow valley where he saw Petra.
Compiled from Wikipedia. Automated record.