Petra (Nabatean City)

Jordan / Maan / Wadi Musa /
 temple, monument, ancient, archaeological site, UNESCO World Heritage Site, tourist attraction
New Seven Wonders of the World
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. It is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture.

hoorya.com
whc.unesco.org/en/list/326
www.jorgetutor.com/jordania/petra/petra.htm
www.express.co.uk/news/science/1534722/archaeology-news...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra
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Coordinates:   30°19'21"N   35°26'39"E

Comments

  • Visited there back in 2004 during a mission. Absolutely stunning place. Highly suggest a good pair of shoes, because you'll do a lot of walking.
  • For more info http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/326
  • البتراء وما ادراك ما البتراء عاصمة الصحراء وارضها وردية ورجالها زلم نشامى ينشد بيهم الظهر هذي البتراء اعجوبة الدنيا ومفخرتها. البتراء بقلوبنا والاردن اولا
  • Am vizitat Petra în 2013