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 a historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan.

Mar 18, 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 Wadi Musa (the Valley of Moses)—one of the places where, according to tradition, Moses struck a rock and water gushed forth.

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. Petra is a three-hour drive from Amman and two hours from the Red...

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 archeologic...

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.

Apr 15, 2022 · Petra has long been a popular tourist attraction in Jordan, though its presence in pop culture undoubtedly increased the desire for many travelers to visit. But do you know anything about Petra, beyond its famous film location status, or that it was once claimed to be “lost?”

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 more than 2,300 years ago.

The city of Petra, the capital of the Nabataeans, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Located 240 km south of the capital, Amman, and 120 km north of the Red Sea town of Aqaba, Petra, the world wonder, is undoubtedly Jordan's most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction.

Jun 23, 2023 · Petra is an ancient city located in the middle eastern country of Jordan. Learn who built it, when, why it was abandoned, and more.

Mar 13, 2025 · But Jordan itself is completely safe, and this is arguably the best time to visit if you want to experience Petra in solitude. Even in busier months, the sheer scale of Petra means it’s easy to find quieter corners – but in winter you’ll often have entire sections of the ancient city to yourself. Buy the Jordan Pass to Save Money