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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
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
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
Overview of Petra The city of Petra, the capital of the Nabataeans, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world Located 240 km south of the capital, Amman, and 120 km north of the Red Sea town of Aqaba, Petra, the world wonder, is undoubtedly Jordan's most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction
Petra: Beyond the Treasury’s Shadow - Wanderlust Magazine Petra’s lush gardens and water engineering that defied the arid climate When people picture Petra, they often imagine a parched desert landscape Yet in its heyday, the city thrived as a lush oasis The Nabataeans were master hydrologists who channelled scarce rainfall into an intricate network of cisterns, aqueducts, and underground reservoirs Clay pipes delivered water to baths
How to Visit Petra in Jordan: The Ultimate Guide for 2026 Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is one of the most famous places to visit in Jordan and one you cannot miss if you’re travelling here This ancient Nabataean city is home to spectacular rock-cut architecture dating back to the 4th century BCE Petra flourished because of the Nabataeans’ control over ancient trade routes They transported spices, incense, textiles and