Petra - Wikipedia
WEBPetra - Wikipedia. Contents. hide. (Top) History. Neolithic. Bronze Age. Iron Age Edom. Emergence of Petra. Roman period. Byzantine period. Crusaders and Mamluks. 19th and 20th centuries. 21st century. Layout. Hellenistic architecture. City centre. High Place of Sacrifice. Royal Tombs. Exterior platform. Religious importance. Climate. Conservation.
Petra | History, Map, Location, Images, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Petra, ancient city, centre 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 Mūsā (the Valley of Moses)—one of the places where, according to tradition, the Israelite leader Moses struck a rock and water gushed forth.
Petra - Jordan, City & Inside | HISTORY
WEBJan 25, 2018 · 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...
Smarthistory – Petra: The rose red city of the Nabataeans
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Petra was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom for most of its history until the Roman Emperor Trajan created the province of Arabia in 106 C.E., annexed the Nabataean kingdom, and moved the capital of this new province to Bosra (also spelled Bostra) in what is today modern southern Syria. The Hellenistic period.
A Guide to Petra, Jordan - National Geographic
WEBJul 4, 2018 · 2:11. Discover the raw beauty of Petra. TRAVEL. WORLD HERITAGE. Go Inside Jordan's Stunning City of Stone. The caves, temples, and tombs of Petra reveal an impressive civilization. By National...
Petra - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBPetra. Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges.
Petra, Jordan Archaeology and History | National Geographic
WEBLocated amid rugged desert canyons and mountains in what is now the southwestern corner of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Petra was once a thriving trading center and the capital of the...
Ancient Petra Jordan's Lost Oasis - National Geographic
WEBA UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new seven wonders of the world, Petra is a giant metropolis of tombs, monuments, and other elaborate religious structures directly carved into...
Petra – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBPetra ( Arabic: البتراء, Al-Batrāʾ ), the fabled "rose red city, half as old as time", is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, Petra was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. Understand [ edit]
The Ancient City of Petra | AMNH
WEBPetra 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. A Nomadic Beginning
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