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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 Petra is a three-hour drive from Amman and two hours from the Red Sea port of Aqaba Buses run the route daily, along with organized tours and private taxis
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
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 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 Its rediscovery in the 19th century stunned
Petra | Ancient Jordan 100 BCE to 100 CE – Petra as a Thriving Trade Hub At its peak, Petra flourished as the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom and a vital trade hub on the incense and spice routes The city linked the East and West, connecting Arabia, Egypt, the Levant, and the Mediterranean