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.
Archeological Maps - visitpetra.jo
Explore the ancient city's layout and its hidden wonders through detailed cartography. Here, you'll find a collection of maps designed to guide you through Petra's extensive archaeological sites, from the well-known monuments to the less-visited ruins that dot the landscape.
Petra Map - Ma'an Governorate, Jordan - Mapcarta
Petra, 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 recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
Petra Jordan Travel Guide: How To Visit The Lost City
2024年2月19日 · Petra Jordan is an incredible lost city carved into the ancient rocks in Jordan. This Petra travel blog has a map, tours, guides, & info!
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...
A Walk Through the Ruins of Petra | AMNH
As you enter Petra, a shadowy canyon opens up to a majestic monument. Local people have long known about the ruins of an ancient city called Petra, hidden deep within the desert of modern-day Jordan. Stories tell of a powerful and wealthy city that once bustled with life.
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 a historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan.Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit systems, Petra is also called the "Rose City" because of the colour ...
Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Petra, Jordan
2023年6月23日 · Petra is located in the Middle East, in the country of Jordan. More precisely, the ancient city is in southwest Jordan, close to the Israeli border. If you want a map of Petra to see where every monument of the ancient city is located, just zoom out on the map above.
A Guide to Petra, Jordan - National Geographic
2018年7月4日 · Go Inside Jordan's Stunning City of Stone. The caves, temples, and tombs of Petra reveal an impressive civilization.
Petra the Ancient City - AllAboutArchaeology.org
Once a flourishing city in the heart of the Near East, Petra, the Ancient City was forgotten for centuries by the outside world, even veiled in mystery. Situated halfway between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba, rests a trapezoidal valley encompassed by steep rocky cliffs.