The fascinating rock city of Petra was built by the Nabataeans more than 2,000 years ago. The city had its heyday in the centuries before and after the birth of …

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December 30, 2021

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A ruin site in present-day Jordan was the capital of the Nabatean Empire in ancient times. Because of its monumental grave temples, the facades of which were carved directly from the rock, it is a unique cultural monument. On December 6, 1985, Petra was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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January 9, 2022

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As a world cultural heritage site, Petra is one of the most beautiful.

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Petra Theater – Al-Deir (The Monastery) loop from Petra

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Petra Theater – Al-Deir (The Monastery) loop from Petra

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Bab al‑Siq Tombs – The Siq (Petra) loop from Petra

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Elevation 1,060 m

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Petra Theater – Al-Deir (The Monastery) loop from Petra

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Petra Theater – Al-Deir (The Monastery) loop from Petra

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Bab al‑Siq Tombs – The Siq (Petra) loop from Petra

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