Petra (Arabic: ٱلْبَتْراء‎, romanized: Al-Batrāʾ; Ancient Greek: Πέτρα, lit. 'Rock'), originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu (Nabataean Aramaic: 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 west by the …

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, and whose...

Wadi Musa is a Jordanian city and the center of Petra District in Ma'an Governorate. It is located in southern Jordan, Wadi Musa has witnessed radical changes in the level of services during the last …

1 day ago · Few places on earth ignite the imagination quite like Petra, Jordan’s ancient Nabataean capital carved entirely into rose-colored sandstone cliffs. Often called the “Rose-Red City Half as Old …

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 marvels, …

5 days ago · Petra is one of the world’s most remarkable archaeological wonders, a city carved directly into rose-colored cliffs by the Nabateans over 2,000 years ago. Hidden within the rugged canyons of …

The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures and by far its best-known tourist attraction. Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan …

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 its distinctive hues, is …