Petra - Wikipedia
WEBPetra (Arabic: ٱلْبَتْراء, romanized: Al-Batrāʾ; Greek: Πέτρα, "Rock"), originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu (Nabataean: 𐢛𐢚𐢒 or 𐢛𐢚𐢓𐢈 , *Raqēmō), [3] [4] is an historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan.
Petra | History, Map, Location, Images, & Facts | Britannica
WEBPetra, 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.
Petra ‑ Jordan, City & Inside - HISTORY
WEBJan 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...
Kingdom of Nabatea - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 5, 2018 · The Nabatean Kingdom was a powerful political entity which flourished in the region of modern-day Jordan between the 4th century BCE and c. 106 CE and is best known today for the ruins of its capital city of Petra.
The Ancient City of Petra | AMNH
WEBThe Roman Empire expanded eastward and took over Petra in A.D. 106. The distinct Roman style can be seen all over Petra, in the monuments, sculptures, public spaces, and even in the city's design. The Romans built new roads, like the impressive Colonnaded Street that ran through the center of Petra.
Reconstructing Petra | Smithsonian
WEBDuring the centuries just before and after Christ, Petra was the Middle East's premier emporium, a magnet for caravans traveling the roads from Egypt, Arabia and the Levant. And scholars...
Petra, Jordan Archaeology and History | National Geographic
WEBLocated amid rugged desert canyons and mountains in what is now the southwestern corner of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Petra was once a thriving trading center and the capital of the Nabataean...
The Petra Great Temple | History - Brown University
WEBPetra (from the Latin word 'petrae', meaning 'rock') lies in a great rift valley east of Wadi 'Araba in Jordan about 80 kilometers south of the Dead Sea. It came into prominence in the late first century BCE (BC) through the success of the spice trade.
The Nabataeans and the Lost City of Petra | Discover Magazine
WEBApr 18, 2023 · The impressive architecture of the Nabataeans — carved into the ruins of Petra — is an enduring testament to their great wealth, power and cultural elegance during the last two centuries B.C. Clearly, they were a great deal more than just pillagers, pirates and roaming nomads.
Settlements | Petra - History Archive
WEBSettlements > Petra. Petra Background. Petra is an ancient trading city and the capital for the Nabataeans. The name Petra comes from the Latin word petrae, meaning rock. It was the center of their lucrative caravan trade and was lost to history until 1812 when it was discovered by Swiss explorers.