Obama tours ancient city of Petra in Jordan to cap off Middle East trip
US President Barack Obama tours the Treasury Building at the ancient city of Petra, in Jordan, on March 23, 2013. Obama arrived in Jordan on March 22, on the last leg of a Middle East tour after challenging Israelis to embrace peace with Palestinians.
President Obama toured Petra a day after meeting with King Abdullah and pledging an additional $200 million to help Syrian refugees.
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