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Mar 18, 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.

Petra, the fabled "rose red city, half as old as time", is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, Petra was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

Map of Petra Further information: Nabataean religion Pliny the Elder and other writers identify Petra as the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom and the centre of their caravan trade.

Apr 26, 2019 · Visiting Petra? This one-day Petra guide is a complete itinerary with a map. Get tips on how to get to Petra or where to stay in Petra.

Feb 19, 2024 · Petra Jordan is an incredible lost city carved into the ancient rocks in Jordan. This Petra travel blog has a map, tours, guides, & info!

Petra - Map of the World Heritage property Clarification / adopted: Disclaimer. The Nomination files produced by the States Parties are published by the World Heritage Centre at its website and/or in working documents in order to ensure transparency, access to information and to facilitate the preparations of comparative analysis by other ...

Explore the ancient city's layout and its hidden wonders through detailed cartography. Here, you'll find a collection of maps designed to guide you through Petra's extensive archaeological sites, from the well-known monuments to the less-visited ruins that dot the landscape.

Locate yourself in the PETRA Digital Offline Map. Tap on icons on the map to view a description of that location. All the data can be pre downloaded to take with you into the Archaeological Park.

Jul 4, 2023 · So I have written this guide to help you plan your visit to Petra with: how to get there, how to explore, best Petra monuments, off the beaten path ideas, general tips… and of course a Petra Map to have a better understanding of the Unesco site layout.