Petra - Wikipedia
Petra was the focus of an American PBS Nova special, "Petra: Lost City of Stone", [109] which premiered in the US and Europe in February 2015. Petra is central to Netflix's first Arabic original series Jinn, which is a young adult supernatural drama about the djinn in the ancient city of Petra. They must try and stop the demons from destroying ...
Petra ‑ Jordan, City & Inside - HISTORY
2018年1月25日 · 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...
Petra | History, Map, Location, Images, & Facts | Britannica
2024年12月9日 · 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.
Petra, Jordan, archaeology and history - National Geographic
Who built the ‘lost city’ of Petra—and why did they leave? Built over 2,000 years ago, the iconic desert city continues to mesmerize tourists and archaeologists alike.
The Essential Guide to Petra: What to Do and Where to Stay - Travel
2024年12月21日 · For hundreds of years, the 2,300-year-old city of Petra, Jordan was largely abandoned and uninhabited. Today, welcoming around a million visitors per year, it’s one of the most popular...
Lost City of Petra in Jordan - Deciphering the Lost City's Secrets
2023年10月4日 · Because of its advantageous location along ancient trade routes, the Lost City of Petra in Jordan grew into an affluent city famed for its innovative architecture, complex water management systems, and stunning rock-cut structures.
Petra Jordan Travel Guide: How To Visit The Lost City
2024年2月19日 · Petra is a lost archaeological city in Jordan where ancient buildings were carved into the rock walls as early as 400 BC. The most iconic thing at Petra is the Treasury (pictured above), which is known in Arabic as Al-Khazneh.
What’s the Story of Petra, Jordan’s “Lost City”? - Daily Passport
With its buildings carved into the vibrant sandstone cliffs and mountains of the southern Jordan desert, Petra was once a thriving cultural and economic hub in ancient times. But the city was later abandoned and left to ruin, remaining “lost” to the Western World until it was rediscovered in the early 19th century.
Your Trip to Petra: A Complete Guide to the Lost City in Jordan …
2019年5月7日 · Everything you need to know about visiting Petra, the rose-red Nabatean city in the Jordan desert and one of the new seven wonders of the world.
Petra: An Ultimate Guide To Jordan’s Lost City (Tips & Itinerary)
2023年11月3日 · Forgotten for hundreds of years, the red fortress city of Petra (also called The Rose City or The Lost City) is the most anticipated stop of most traveller’s itineraries in Jordan, and it certainly was for me! This extraordinary rock-carved city is one of the New7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is one of the most ...