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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PetraPetra - Wikipedia

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   Petra (Arabic: ٱلْبَتْراء, romanized: Al-Batrāʾ; Greek: Πέτρα, "Rock"), originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu or Raqēmō (Nabataean: 𐢛𐢚𐢒 ‎ or 𐢛𐢚𐢓𐢈 ‎, *Raqēmō), is a historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan.

   • Area: 264 km² (102 sq mi)
   • Visitors: 1,135,300 (in 2019)

   • Built: Possibly as early as the 5th century BC

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Petra-ancient-city-JordanPetra | History, Map, Location, Images, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 19, 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.

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4. www.history.com › topics › ancient-middle-eastPetra - Jordan, City & Inside | HISTORY

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   Jan 25, 2018 · Petra is an archeological site in present-day Jordan. Known for its rock-cut architecture, the city was established as a trading post in the 4th century B.C.

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6. www.nationalgeographic.com › article › petra-jordanA Guide to Petra, Jordan - National Geographic

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   Jul 4, 2018 · It’s no wonder that Petra remains Jordan’s top tourist attraction and one of the most revered of the World Heritage sites. How to Get There. Petra is a three-hour drive from Amman and two...

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7. whc.unesco.org › en › listPetra - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   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 blend with Hellenistic architecture.

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   Where is Petra in Jordan?

   • Since Petra is one-stop within your Jordan trip, there’s a good chance you’ll be coming to the Nabatean Kingdom from either two places: the capital, Amman, or Aqaba, Jordan’s only port city. Here are the best ways to reach Petra from both cities.

   A Complete Petra Itinerary: How to Visit Jordan's World Wonder

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   Why is Petra so popular in Jordan?

   • Petra is a symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan's most-visited tourist attraction. Tourist numbers peaked at 1.1 million in 2019, marking the first time that the figure rose above the 1 million mark. Tourism in the historical city was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but soon after started to pick up again, reaching 905,000 visitors in 2022.

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   Where is Petra located?

   • 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 archeologic site and tourist attraction. Where Is Petra?

   Petra - Jordan, City & Inside | HISTORY

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   Where was Petra built?

   • Petra, ancient city, centre 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 Mūsā (the Valley of Moses)—one of the places where, according to tradition, the Israelite leader Moses struck a rock and water gushed forth.

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9. jordantraveler.com › petra-itineraryA Complete Petra Itinerary: How to Visit Jordan's World Wonder

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   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.

10. www.nationalgeographic.com › lost-city-petraPetra, Jordan Archaeology and History | National Geographic

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    Located amid rugged desert canyons and mountains in what is now the southwestern corner of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Petra was once a thriving trading center and the capital of the...