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Petra. This article is about the ancient Jordanian city of Petra. For other uses, see Petra (disambiguation). Petra ( 𐢛𐢚𐢓𐢈 ) From top, left to right: the Urn Tombs, en-Nejr theatre, Al-Khazneh (Treasury), Qasr al-Bint temple and view of Ad Deir (Monastery) trail. Location. Ma'an Governorate, Jordan. Coordinates.
3 days ago · 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.
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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 into the rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges.
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.
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- National Geographic Staff
Complete guide to visiting the world wonder Petra in Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy exploring trails of the city carved into rock by the Nabataeans.
Jan 25, 2018 · Petra is a former trading center and metropolis dating back to the fourth century B.C. Learn about its history, architecture, water system and why it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.
Oct 27, 2023 · Petra is known as “The Rose City” due to the carved rose-colored stone, and “The Lost City” because it was, well, lost for hundreds of years. Today, it is one of the “New” Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
