Petra - Wikipedia The old city of Petra was the capital of the Byzantine province of Palaestina III and many churches from the Byzantine period were excavated in and around Petra
Petra | History, Map, Location, Images, Facts | Britannica Petra was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985 Petra, ancient city, center of an Arab kingdom in Hellenistic and Roman times, the ruins of which are in southwest Jordan
Petra - Jordan, City Inside | HISTORY It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 The city of Petra was established as a trading post by the Nabateans, an Arab Bedouin tribe indigenous to the region in what is now
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
The Fascinating History Behind Petra, The Ancient City . . . - Discovery 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
Petra History: Unveiling the Secrets of Jordan’s Lost City Petra, the ancient city carved into rose-red cliffs in southern Jordan, is often referred to as the “Rose City” for its stunning sandstone formations Once a thriving trade center of the Nabatean civilization, Petra stands as a testament to human ingenuity and architectural prowess
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 - Ancient Jordan Hidden 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
Petra - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Petra is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges It is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture
Petra: The Rose-Red City of the Nabataeans - History Chronicles Few places on Earth capture the imagination quite like Petra in southern Jordan Carved directly into towering rose-red sandstone cliffs, this ancient city continues to astonish visitors with its dramatic beauty, architectural sophistication, and the sheer engineering genius of the people who built it In 1985, UNESCO declared Petra a World Heritage Site, and in