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.

Dec 9, 2024 · 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.

Jul 4, 2018 · It’s no wonder that Petra remains Jordan’s top tourist attraction and one of the most revered of the World Heritage sites. Petra is a three-hour drive from Amman and two hours from the Red Sea...

Jan 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...

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.

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 ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures and by far its best-known tourist attraction. Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,300 years ago.

Apr 15, 2022 · Petra has long been a popular tourist attraction in Jordan, though its presence in pop culture undoubtedly increased the desire for many travelers to visit. But do you know anything about Petra, beyond its famous film location status, or that it was once claimed to be “lost?”

Jun 23, 2023 · Petra is an ancient city located in the middle eastern country of Jordan. Learn who built it, when, why it was abandoned, and more.

Jul 21, 2021 · Petra is a famous UNESCO-listed ancient Nabataean city which later formed part of the Roman Empire. Petra is an iconic ancient site in southern Jordan. A secret to all but the Bedouins until 1812, Petra’s incredible monuments are now considered to …