Camels were tamed around 1200 B.C., it became possible to cross the desert of Arabia, Petra area started gaining importance as a meeting point for trade routs. Camels work in Petra to transport tourists around, they help visitors comfortabley see more during their visit, on camelback it nice to visit Harun mountain and enjoy a great view on Wadi Araba and Petra, some longer trips on camels can be done, around Petra's mountains in the desert of Wadi Araba all the way to Wadi Rum are many places to see, camels make such trips very comfortable.