Petra
Search results
Petra ( Arabic: ٱلْبَتْراء, romanized : Al-Batrāʾ; Greek: Πέτρα, "Rock"), originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu ( Nabataean: 𐢛𐢚𐢒 or 𐢛𐢚𐢓𐢈 , * Raqēmō ), [3] [4] is a historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system, Petra is ...
Petra, ancient city, center of an Arab kingdom in Hellenistic and Roman times, the ruins of which are in southwest Jordan. The city was built on a terrace, pierced from east to west by the Wadi Musa (the Valley of Moses)—one of the places where, according to tradition, Moses struck a rock and water gushed forth.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jul 4, 2018 · Petra is a World Heritage site and a stunning example of ancient Nabatean and Roman architecture carved from pink sandstone. Learn how to get there, when to visit, and what to see in this comprehensive guide.
- 2 min
- National Geographic Staff
Jan 25, 2018 · Petra is an ancient city that lies in present-day Jordan and dates back to the fourth century B.C. Ruins of the once-great metropolis and trading center now serve as an important archeologic site...
Dec 23, 2023 · Petra is a stunning archaeological site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Learn about its history, attractions, and tips for visiting Petra in two days, including hiking, sunrise, and sunset.
Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is half-built, half-carved ...
Petra was a thriving trading center and the capital of the Nabataean empire until A.D. 106, when it was conquered by Rome. Learn about its stunning architecture, its water systems, its scrolls, and its role in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
