Petra - Wikipedia
Petra (Arabic: ٱلْبَتْراء, romanized: Al-Batrāʾ; 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.
Petra | History, Map, Location, Images, & Facts | Britannica
4 days ago · 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, City & Inside - HISTORY
Jan 25, 2018 · Petra is located about 150 miles south of both Jerusalem and Amman, the capital of Jordan, and about midway between Damascus, Syria, and the Red Sea, making it ideally suited as a hub of...
A Complete Petra Itinerary: How to Visit Jordan’s World Wonder
Mar 4, 2022 · Here you’ll find a complete guide to visiting Petra – and a Petra itinerary that breaks down what to do with one day in Petra (or two if you have the time). It’s based on my own experiences visiting Petra in 2016 and again in 2022.
A Guide to Petra, Jordan - National Geographic
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. How to Get There. Petra is a three-hour drive from Amman and two hours...
Petra - See The Holy Land
The “rose-red city” of Petra in southern Jordan, famous for its rock-cut monumental buildings, was once the setting for a thriving Christian community with several significant churches.
Petra Jordan Travel Guide: How To Visit The Lost City
Feb 19, 2024 · Petra Jordan is an incredible lost city carved into the ancient rocks in Jordan. This Petra travel blog has a map, tours, guides, & info!
The Ancient City of Petra | AMNH
Creating an Oasis in the Desert. Petra grew in the middle of a harsh, barren desert. So how did the ancient city maintain fertile crops, lush gardens, and even public pools for recreation? Petra's hydraulic system connected canals, cisterns, springs, and fountains throughout the city.
A Complete Petra Itinerary: How To Spend A Day In Jordan’s …
In this Petra itinerary, I share how to make the most of your time if you have one day in Petra and additional tips if you have two. From photographing the iconic Treasury to finding the city’s best viewpoints and more, read on to discover how to visit Petra, Jordan.
15 Best Things to Do in Petra, Jordan - Earth Trekkers
Jul 28, 2024 · Best Things to Do in Petra. Stretching out in a line from the town of Wadi Musa, visitors enter the park and then follow the trail into the Siq, the legendary canyon where tourists get their first views of the Treasury. Continue the walk past the Treasury, visiting the Royal Tombs and Roman ruins.