Petra | History, Map, Location, Images, & Facts | Britannica
WEBPetra, 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.
Petra - Wikipedia
WEBPetra (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.
A Guide to Petra, Jordan - National Geographic
WEBJuly 4, 2018. • 5 min read. The “Rose City” is a honeycomb of hand-hewn caves, temples, and tombs carved from blushing pink sandstone in the high desert of Jordan some 2,000 years ago. Hidden by...
Petra ‑ Jordan, City & Inside - HISTORY
WEBJan 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...
A Complete Petra Itinerary: How to Visit Jordan's World Wonder
WEBMar 4, 2022 · Petra is a historical and archeological city in southern Jordan. It used to be the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom, which left behind stunning pieces of rock-cut architecture. Petra is also called the “Red Rose City” because of the color of the stone its buildings feature.
The Fascinating History Behind Petra, The Ancient City Carved into …
WEBSep 7, 2022 · The name originates from legends that said an Egyptian pharaoh had hidden his treasure in an urn at the top of the temple. The structure is Petra’s jewel, intricately decorated with Corinthian capitals, friezes, and figures, held up by Greek-style pillars and comprising three chambers.
Petra travel - Lonely Planet | Jordan, Middle East
WEBJordan, Middle East. Petra, the great Ancient City that lies half-hidden in the wind-blown landscape in southern Jordan, is one of the world's most treasured Unesco Heritage Sites.
15 Best Things to Do in Petra, Jordan - Earth Trekkers
WEBJul 28, 2024 · Best Things to Do in Petra. Stretching out in a line from the town of Wadi Musa, visitors enter the park and then follow the trail into the Siq, the legendary canyon where tourists get their first views of the Treasury. Continue the walk past the Treasury, visiting the Royal Tombs and Roman ruins.
Petra, Jordan Archaeology and History | National Geographic
WEBLocated amid rugged desert canyons and mountains in what is now the southwestern corner of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Petra was once a thriving trading center and the capital of the...
Visiting Petra in Jordan: Everything you need to know
WEBOct 13, 2023 · A first-time guide to visiting Petra in Jordan, including how to get there, where to stay, when to visit, what to wear and how much it costs.