Archaeologists Seek to Safeguard Petra

July 18, 2007 By DALE GAVLAK, Associated Press Writer Archaeologists Seek to Safeguard Petra (AP)

The site of the Treasury is shown in Petra, Jordan on Friday, July 6, 2007, the monument that is carved out of solid rock from the side of a mountain. Archaeologists called Tuesday for urgent steps to safeguard Petra, the ancient rose-red rock city recently picked as one of the new seven wonders of the world, saying an increase in visitors could damage it unless protective measures were taken. (AP Photo/Nader Daoud)

(AP) -- Archaeologists called Tuesday for urgent steps to safeguard Petra, the ancient rose-red rock city recently picked as one of the new seven wonders of the world, saying an increase in visitors could damage it unless protective measures were taken.

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