- Petra - Wikipedia
Petra's importance declined as sea trade routes emerged, and after an earthquake in 363 destroyed many structures In the Byzantine era, several Christian churches were built, but the city continued to decline and, by the early Islamic era, it was abandoned except for a handful of nomads
- Petra | History, Map, Location, Images, Facts | Britannica
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
- A Guide to Petra, Jordan | National Geographic
Hidden by time and shifting sand, Petra tells of a lost civilization Little is known about the Nabateans—a nomadic desert people whose kingdom rose up from these cliffs and peaks, and whose
- Petra - Jordan, City Inside | HISTORY
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
- The Role of Petra: The Rose City of the Nabataeans
Carved into the ruddy sandstone cliffs of southern Jordan, Petra stands as a breathtaking monument to human ingenuity and cultural exchange Known as the “Rose City” due to the warm hues of its rock-cut façades, Petra was once the thriving capital of the Nabataean Kingdom, a vital center of commerce, art, and innovation in the ancient world
- 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 - Ancient Jordan
H idden in the rugged desert canyons of Jordan lies one of the world’s most spectacular archaeological mysteries—Petra This ancient city, often referred to as the “Rose City” due to its distinctive hues, is steeped in history, culture, and a touch of cinematic allure
- Overview of Petra
Located 240 km south of the capital, Amman, and 120 km north of the Red Sea town of Aqaba, Petra, the world wonder, is undoubtedly Jordan's most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction It is visited by tourists from all over the world
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