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 …

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 …

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, …

3 days ago · 17 things to know before visiting Petra, Jordan’s ancient ‘Lost City’ It’s one of the Seven Wonders of the World — and it’s even more incredible when you know these insider tips.

Petra is filled with spectacular tombs, monuments, and houses that were carved into the sandstone cliffs. These elaborate structures were chiseled by hand out of the rose-red rocks, …

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 …

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 …

Petra, also known as the "Rose City," is a captivating archaeological site renowned for its rock-cut architecture and ancient cityscape. Petra, with its blend of natural wonders and man-made …

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 …