Petra - Wikipedia
The city is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [6] The area around Petra has been inhabited from as early as 7000 BC, [7] and was settled by the Nabataeans, a nomadic Arab people, in the 4th century BC.
Petra ‑ Jordan, City & Inside - HISTORY
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...
Petra | History, Map, Location, Images, & Facts | Britannica
2 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.
The Fascinating History Behind Petra, The Ancient City Carved …
Sep 7, 2022 · Carved into soft stone cliffs, the ancient sandstone city of Petra was built in the 3rd century BC by the Nabataeans. These people were a nomadic Arab tribe–Bedouins–who roamed the Arabian Desert in search of pasture and water for their herds.
A Guide to Petra, Jordan - National Geographic
July 4, 2018. • 5 min read. The “Rose City” is a honeycomb of hand-hewn caves, temples, and tombs carved from blushing pink sandstone in the high desert of Jordan some 2,000 years ago. Hidden...
The Ancient City of Petra | AMNH
Petra 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.
Petra, Jordan Archaeology and History | National Geographic
Carved directly into vibrant red, white, pink, and sandstone cliff faces, the prehistoric Jordanian city of Petra was "lost" to the Western world for hundreds of years.
Reconstructing Petra | Smithsonian
Now, however, archaeologists are discovering that ancient Petra was a sprawling city of lush gardens and pleasant fountains, enormous temples and luxurious Roman-style villas.
Petra | For UNESCO World Heritage Travellers
Petra is the archaeological site of an ancient Nabatean caravan city renowned for its elaborate tomb and temple architecture. The city developed as an important caravan centre between the Dead Sea and the Red Sea between the first centuries BCE and CE.
Ancient Petra Jordan's Lost Oasis - National Geographic
Deep within Jordan’s desolate desert canyons and rugged mountains lies an ancient treasure, the stone city of Petra. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new seven wonders of the world...