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Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system, Petra is also called the "Rose City" because of the colour of the sandstone from which it is carved. [5] . The city is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [6]
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...
Jul 13, 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.
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.
Jul 7, 2024 · Petra is a lost archaeological city in Jordan where ancient buildings were carved into the rock walls as early as 400 BC. The most iconic thing at Petra is the Treasury (pictured above), which is known in Arabic as Al-Khazneh. This view is famous because of all the cool photos that appear on Instagram.
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.
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 ...
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