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    Inscription. 1985 (9th Session) Area. 26,171 ha. Petra ( Arabic: ٱلْبَتْراء, romanized : Al-Batrāʾ; Greek: Πέτρα, "Rock"), originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu or Raqēmō [3] [4] ( Nabataean: 𐢛𐢚𐢒 ‎ or 𐢛𐢚𐢓𐢈 ‎, * Raqēmō ), is a historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan.

  2. Jul 4, 2018 · 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 by...

  3. 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.

  4. Petra. Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges.

  5. Complete guide to visiting the world wonder Petra in Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy exploring trails of the city carved into rock by the Nabataeans.

  6. Dec 23, 2023 · 15 Best Things to Do in Petra, Jordan. Julie Last updated: December 23, 2023 Jordan 29 Comments. Petra is one of the most popular places to visit on the planet. Take a look at almost any traveler’s bucket list and Petra will be on it.

  7. Oct 13, 2023 · While plenty of companies offer organised tours, it’s also an easy place to visit independently. Here’s everything you need to know when planning a trip to Petra – including how to get there, the closest hotels, best times to visit and even the best places for a drink after a long day exploring.

  8. Jul 21, 2018 · Hidden by time and shifting sand, Petra tells of a lost civilization. Little is known about the Nabateans—a nomadic deser ...more. The “Rose City” is a honeycomb of hand-hewn caves, temples, and...

  9. Aug 5, 2022 · Ultimate Guide to Visiting Petra: Jordan's Ancient City. View Map. The "Rose City" of Petra is a sprawling wonderland of ancient architecture. With so many things to see, planning your trip can become overwhelming—so use our expert tips to craft your perfect experience. Douglas T.

  10. 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.

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