- Petra - Wikipedia
Petra (Arabic: ٱلْبَتْراء, romanized: Al-Batrāʾ; Ancient Greek: Πέτρα "Rock"), originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu (Nabataean: 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
- The Role of Petra: The Rose City of the Nabataeans
Carved into the ruddy sandstone cliffs of southern Jordan, Petra stands as a breathtaking monument to human ingenuity and cultural exchange Known as the “Rose City” due to the warm hues of its rock-cut façades, Petra was once the thriving capital of the Nabataean Kingdom, a vital center of commerce, art, and innovation in the ancient world
- 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
- Visit Petra
Wadi Musa is a Jordanian city and the center of Petra District in Ma'an Governorate It is located in southern Jordan, Wadi Musa has witnessed radical changes in the level of services during the last decade, and a large number of five-star and four-star hotels are available now
- 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
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