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

Feb 3, 2025 · 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.

Jul 4, 2018 · Go Inside Jordan's Stunning City of Stone. The caves, temples, and tombs of Petra reveal an impressive civilization.

Mar 4, 2022 · Petra is a historical and archeological city in southern Jordan. It used to be the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom, which left behind stunning pieces of rock-cut architecture. Petra is also called the “Red Rose City” because of the color of the stone its buildings feature.

Jan 25, 2018 · Petra is an archeological site in present‑day Jordan. Known for its rock‑cut architecture, the city was established as a trading post in the 4th century B.C.

Feb 27, 2023 · If you're coming to Jordan, you will definitely be planning a Petra tour. However, finding a reliable and concise guide takes a lot of work. This article covers the 15 things we wished we knew before visiting Petra, including detailed interactive Petra maps including trails.

The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures and by far its best-known tourist attraction. Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,300 years ago.

Inside Petra. Locations in Petra; Petra Museum; Petra Archaeological Park; Excavations; Archeological Maps

Petra, also known as the "Rose City," is a captivating archaeological site renowned for its rock-cut architecture and ancient cityscape. Petra, with its blend of natural wonders and man-made marvels, invites you to explore a city that once thrived amidst the desert rocks.

The city of Petra, the capital of the Nabataeans, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. 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.