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 an ancient city …

Oct 28, 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 …

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, …

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Sep 7, 2022 · Carved into soft stone cliffs, the ancient sandstone city of Petra was built in the 3rd century BC by the Nabataeans. These people were a nomadic Arab tribe–Bedouins–who …

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 …

May 28, 2025 · Petra, the ancient city carved into rose-red cliffs in southern Jordan, is often referred to as the “Rose City” for its stunning sandstone formations. Once a thriving trade …

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 …

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.

H idden in the rugged desert canyons of Jordan lies one of the world’s most spectacular archaeological mysteries—Petra. This ancient city, often referred to as the “Rose City” due to …