Petra (Arabic: ٱلْبَتْراء‎, romanized: Al-Batrāʾ; Ancient Greek: Πέτρα, lit. 'Rock'), originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu (Nabataean Aramaic: 𐢛𐢚𐢒‎ or 𐢛𐢚𐢓𐢈‎, *Raqēmō), [3][4] is an ancient city …

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 …

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 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 …

Jan 25, 2018 · 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 …

Petra is filled with spectacular tombs, monuments, and houses that were carved into the sandstone cliffs. These elaborate structures were chiseled by hand out of the rose-red rocks, then covered with …

May 8, 2025 · 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 …

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.

4 days ago · Petra is the ancient Nabataean city carved from rose-colored rock. Learn about its history and why it's one of the world's most extraordinary sites.

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 …