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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
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
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 - 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
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
The Ancient City of Petra | AMNH Petra was founded over 2000 years ago along the ancient trade routes between Arabia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean Sea As a center for trade, the capital became very wealthy and powerful The busy city was bustling with life, full of lush gardens, ornate houses, and markets loaded with exotic goods from India, Arabia, and Egypt