Ed-Deir, Petra - Wikipedia
WEBEd-Deir (Arabic: الدير, lit. ' The Monastery '), also spelled el-Deir and ad-Deir/ad-Dayr, is a monumental building carved out of rock in the ancient Jordanian city of Petra. [1] The Deir was probably carved in the mid-first century AD. [2]
Petra - Wikipedia
WEBAd Deir ("The Monastery") The Monastery, Petra's largest monument, dates from the 1st century BC. It was dedicated to Obodas I and is believed to be the symposium of Obodas the god. This information is inscribed on the ruins of the Monastery (the name is the translation of the Arabic Ad Deir). [citation needed]
Petra: al-Deir, the Monastery, 850 steps so worth it! - ZigZag On …
WEBFeb 14, 2024 — Al-Deir, alias the Monastery is the largest monument of Petra. Although very impressive, it is less known as more difficult to reach. Indeed, you need to climb roughly 850 steps to get the privilege to admire it.
What To Know Of 'The Monastery': One Of Petra's Most
WEBSep 10, 2023 — The Nabateans carved many of the most notable monuments out of the rocks, including 'The Monastery' (Ad Deir). 'The Monastery' is one of a number of remarkable facades and rock-hewn buildings at Petra. It is mesmerizing for its massive facade and its large inner chamber.
Ad Deir - the Monastery, Petra. Art Destination Jordan
WEBAfter the ascent - usually walking up the processional way from the ancient city centre (but see also: Petra back trail) - you reach a vast plateau dominated by the monumental façade of Ad Deir, the so called Monastery. It is most beautiful in the mild light of the late afternoon, but one should not arrive too late, because the area has ...
al-Deir Monastery (Petra) - Madain Project (en)
WEBAd Deir (الدير), also known as el Deir, is a monumental building carved out of rock in the ancient Jordanian city of Petra. In biblical times Petra was a city of the Edomites, whose ancestor Esau settled there after he was tricked out of …
Ancient City of Petra Built to Align With the Sun - National …
WEBMar 17, 2014 — During the winter solstice in Petra, the setting sun creates effects of light and shadow around a sacred podium inside the monument known as Ad Deir, or the Monastery, where the Nabateans may...
Ad Deir: Unraveling the Mysteries of Petra's Majestic Monastery
WEBEmbark on a historical odyssey to Ad Deir, Petra's enigmatic Monastery. Carved into the rose-red cliffs of Jordan, this ancient masterpiece unfolds tales of ...
Ad-Deir trail, Petra, Jordan walking tour 4k 60fps - YouTube
WEBThe Monastery (Ad-Deir) is one of the largest monuments in Petra, measuring 47 m wide by 48.3 m high. It was built on the model of the Khazna but here the ba...
Façade of Ad Deir and inside view, Petra. Art Destination Jordan
WEBPetra Tour: Ad Deir (Monastery) The monumental rock façade in a magnificent mountain landscape is one of Petra's highlights. On the plateau there are further rock structures worth seeing, such as chambers, cult niches, sacrificial places, cisterns.