- Petra - Wikipedia
Petra (Arabic: ٱلْبَتْراء, romanized: Al-Batrāʾ; Ancient Greek: Πέτρα, lit 'Rock'), originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu (Nabataean Aramaic: 𐢛𐢚𐢒 or 𐢛𐢚𐢓𐢈, *Raqēmō), [3][4] is an ancient city and archaeological site in southern Jordan
- Petra | History, Map, Location, Images, Facts | Britannica
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
- A Guide to Petra, Jordan | National Geographic
Period pain has long been ignored That’s changing The caves, temples, and tombs of Petra reveal an impressive civilization The “Rose City” is a honeycomb of hand-hewn caves, temples, and tombs
- Petra - Jordan, City Inside | HISTORY
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
- Petra History: Unveiling the Secrets of Jordan’s Lost City
Petra, the ancient city carved into rose-red cliffs in southern Jordan, is often referred to as the “Rose City” for its stunning sandstone formations Once a thriving trade center of the Nabatean civilization, Petra stands as a testament to human ingenuity and architectural prowess
- Petra - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Petra is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges It is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture
- Petra - ministry of tourism and antiquities - MoTA
The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures and by far its best-known tourist attraction Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,300 years ago
- Petra - Jordan Gate
Petra, also known as the "Rose City," is a captivating archaeological site renowned for its rock-cut architecture and ancient cityscape Petra, with its blend of natural wonders and man-made marvels, invites you to explore a city that once thrived amidst the desert rocks
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