Petra, the ancient Nabataean city, became part of the Islamic world during the early Muslim conquests and features several Islamic monuments including the Crusader castle and Ottoman-era structures. The site holds significance in Islamic tradition as it lies near the route of Prophet Muhammad's journey to Syria, and local Bedouin communities have maintained their Islamic heritage while serving as guardians of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Today, the predominantly Muslim population of the region continues to preserve both the archaeological treasures and their Islamic cultural traditions.