Petra - Wikipedia
Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit systems, Petra is also called the "Rose City" because of the colour of the sandstone from which it is carved. [5] The city is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [6]
Tomb filled with skeletons found underneath the Treasury in Petra …
4 days ago · At the heart of the ancient city of Petra, Jordan, carved into pink sandstone cliffs, lies an elaborate monument known as the Khaznah, or the Treasury. And buried beneath that edifice ...
Petra | History, Map, Location, Images, & Facts | Britannica
2 days ago · 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.
In Jordan, a ‘Stunning’ Discovery Under Petra’s Ancient Stone
2 days ago · Published Oct. 14, 2024Updated Oct. 15, 2024, 7:09 a.m. ET. By the time Dr. Richard Bates swept his radar device over the sandstone of Petra’s ancient Treasury building, it had been more than ...
Archaeologists discover buried tomb at Petra site shown in ... - NPR
1 day ago · Archaeologists discover 12 skeletons at a buried tomb in Petra, Jordan. October 16, 20245:03 AM ET. By. James Doubek. A tourist rides a camel at the Treasury site in Petra, Jordan, in December ...
In Jordan, a ‘stunning’ discovery under Petra’s ancient stone
3 days ago · World. In Jordan, a ‘stunning’ discovery under Petra’s ancient stone. Oct. 14, 2024 at 9:14 pm. By. Ali Watkins. The New York Times. By the time Dr. Richard Bates swept his radar device over ...
Petra ‑ Jordan, City & Inside - HISTORY
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 site...
Petra, Jordan Archaeology and History | National Geographic
Carved directly into vibrant red, white, pink, and sandstone cliff faces, the prehistoric Jordanian city of Petra was "lost" to the Western world for hundreds of years.
Petra, the Fascinating History of This Once Lost City - My Modern …
Aug 22, 2020 · Archeologists have only excavated 15% of the site, so an amazing 85% of it is still buried underground. For those who have never visited, you may still be familiar with Petra thanks to its role on the silver screen.
A Walk Through the Ruins of Petra | AMNH - American Museum …
As you enter Petra, a shadowy canyon opens up to a majestic monument. Local people have long known about the ruins of an ancient city called Petra, hidden deep within the desert of modern-day Jordan. Stories tell of a powerful and wealthy city that once bustled with life.