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It remained unknown to the western world until 1812, when Swiss traveller Johann Ludwig Burckhardt rediscovered it. [12] UNESCO has described Petra as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage". [13] Petra is a symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan's most-visited tourist attraction.
Jul 4, 2018 · Petra is a three-hour drive from Amman and two hours from the Red Sea port of Aqaba. Buses run the route daily, along with organized tours and private taxis. The Jordan Trail passes through...
Jul 13, 2024 · 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.
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.
Oct 27, 2023 · Today, it is one of the “New” Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dating back to the third century BC as the capital city of the Arab Nabataeans, Petra was home to some 20,000 Nabataeans at its peak. It is today one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world!
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. UNESCO designated Petra a World Heritage Site in 1985.
Feb 12, 2020 · The idea of visiting Petra, Jordan often conjures up images of a place untouched by the hands of time, a lost city where crumbling ruins tower overhead and the arid desert landscape sweeps out as far as the eye can see.
