The 30 June 2014 marks 25 years since the UK release of the cult classic Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade which was directed by Steven Spielberg and co-written by George Lucas.

The popular film portrays Indiana Jones' (Harrison Ford), quest to find his father, a Holy Grail scholar, who has been kidnapped by the Nazis. Indiana's father is played by Sean Connery and the film also stars Alison Doody, Denholm Elliott, Julian Glover, River Phoenix, and John Rhys-Davies.

The fantasy-adventure film was partly shot on location in Petra in August 1988 and the final part of the film features the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) as the temple which houses the Holy Grail for which Indiana Jones has been searching. Arguably one of the most distinct parts of Petra, the Treasury emerges after a beautiful walk through Petra's narrow gorge entrance; the Siq (As Siq). A first century BC tomb of a Nabataean king, the Treasury is carved in to the rose-coloured rock; the façade is 30 metres wide and 43 metres high.

One of the New7Wonders of the World, Petra is a mecca for tourists, historians, anthropologists, archaeologists, geologists, naturalists and architects but this year, film-buffs should plan a visit to the rose-red city to re-tread Indiana Jones' footsteps and mark 25 years of the award-winning film.

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Tour example:

Highlights of Jordan - Explore ancient sights and lost cities, overnight in a Bedouin tent and dine with the locals amidst the dramatic desert scenery of Wadi Rum. Take in Petra's fascinating history and marvel at its thrilling beauty, and still have a chance to relax in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. This eight-day trip is priced from £749pp for departures year-round. Prices do not include flights. For more information or to book, please call 0844 272 2040 or visit www.gadventures.co.uk

Royal Jordanian flies daily from London Heathrow to Amman from just £288 one-way (inc taxes). For further information and to book online, visit www.rj.com or call 08719 112 112.

For media information and images of Jordan, please contact: Tryphena Greenwood or Steele Paulich at The Brighter Group - tel: 0207 7326 9880 or tryphena.greenwood@brightergroup.com / steele.paulich@brightergroup.com

About Jordan

Situated in the heart of the Arabian Desert, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is considered to be the safest in all of the Middle East. The country is roughly the same size as Portugal, and has a population of around six million people.

From the hustle and bustle of the capital Amman to southern desert, Jordan is awash with biblical, historical and cultural significance. Jordan's iconic landmarks include the panoramic views from Mount Nebo, the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea, and Wadi Rum – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.