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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 Hidden by time and shifting sand, Petra tells of a lost civilization Little is known about the Nabateans—a nomadic desert people whose kingdom rose up from these cliffs and peaks, and whose
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 - 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
The Ancient City of Petra | AMNH Petra is filled with spectacular tombs, monuments, and houses that were carved into the sandstone cliffs These elaborate structures were chiseled by hand out of the rose-red rocks, then covered with stucco and painted bright colors
Everything Youve Always Wanted to Know About Petra, Jordan Petra is an ancient city and archaeological site famous for its tall and beautifully preserved rock-hewn architecture, including many tombs Carved and built out of red sandstone, Petra is often nicknamed the “rose-red city ”
Petra - Ancient Jordan H idden in the rugged desert canyons of Jordan lies one of the world’s most spectacular archaeological mysteries—Petra This ancient city, often referred to as the “Rose City” due to its distinctive hues, is steeped in history, culture, and a touch of cinematic allure