Ed-Deir (Arabic: الدير, lit. ' The Monastery '), also spelled el-Deir and ad-Deir/ad-Dayr, is a monumental building carved out of rock in the ancient city of Petra in southern Jordan. [1] The Deir was probably carved in the mid-first century AD. [2]

Ed-Deir, also spelled el-Deir and ad-Deir/ad-Dayr, is a monumental building carved out of rock in the ancient city of Petra in southern Jordan. The Deir was probably carved in the mid-first century AD.

This view depicts ed-Deir (also as ad-Deir and el-Deir), 'the Monastery,' one of the largest and most iconic monuments in Petra. A group of local men, perhaps Roberts' guides, sit and rest in the foreground.

Jan 21, 2024 · The back door hiking trail from Little Petra to the monastery (Ad-Deir) is considered to be one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Petra. In this article, you will learn more about the monastery and how to reach it via the back door hiking route.

Ad Deir, Petra's Monastery (Google Maps). Carved out of rock this monumental building was built by the Nabataens in the first century. It is the second most visited building in Patra after Al...

May 7, 2024 · English: Petra (rock in Greek) — an archaeological site in Jordan. It lies in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Wadi Araba, the great valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. See also: Category: Stone buildings in Petra.

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Oct 9, 2023 · Ad Deir trail is the second most visited trail after the main trail in Petra. The trail begins at the end of the main trail near Bastin restaurant and includes climbing up 800 rocky steps up to the monastery. Ad Deir trail is moderately challenging and requires a good level of fitness.

Ad Deir, also spelled ad-Dayr and el-Deir, is a monumental building carved out of rock in the ancient Jordanian city of Petra. The Deir was probably carved in the mid-first century AD. Arguably one of the most iconic monuments in the Petra Archaeological Park, the Monastery is located high in the hills northwest of the Petra city center.

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