Scribd
Upload
94 views2 pages

Petra Report

Petra, an ancient city in southwest Jordan, was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom and a significant trade center, known for its stunning rose-red sandstone architecture. Key structures include AI-Khazneh, the Monastery, and a Roman-style theater, showcasing a blend of Nabataean and Greco-Roman styles. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction, reflecting Jordan's rich cultural heritage.

Uploaded by

kalash.ashish.soni
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
94 views2 pages

Petra Report

Petra, an ancient city in southwest Jordan, was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom and a significant trade center, known for its stunning rose-red sandstone architecture. Key structures include AI-Khazneh, the Monastery, and a Roman-style theater, showcasing a blend of Nabataean and Greco-Roman styles. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction, reflecting Jordan's rich cultural heritage.

Uploaded by

kalash.ashish.soni
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

PETRA, JORDAN

Introduction

Petra, an 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- one of the places
where, according to tradition, the Israelite leader Moses struck a rock and
water gushed forth. The valley is enclosed by sand cliffs veined with
shades of red and purple varying to pale yellow.

Structure

Petra, located in southern Jordan, is an ancient city carved into rose-red


sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans around the 4 th century BC. Hidden
within a narrow gorge called the Siq, Its most iconic structure is AI-
Khazneh , believed to be a royal tomb or temple. The city also features
the Monastry, a massive rock-cut building along with the Royal Tombs, a
Roman-style theater, and a colonnaded street that reflects a blend of
Nabataean and Greco-Roman architecture. Petra served as a vital trading
hub and remains one of the world’s most remarkable archaeological sites.

Purpose

Petra, Jordan, was the ancient capital of the Nabataean kingdom and a
major trade and religious center. Carved into rock, it thrived through
commerce along key trade routes. Today, it serves as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and a top tourist attraction, symbolizing Jordan’s rich
cultural heritage.

Conclusion
In conclusion, Petra, Jordan is a symbol of ancient Innovation and cultural
richness. Once a thriving trade and religious center, It now stands as a
UNESCO World Heritage site, preserving the legacy of the Nabataean
civilization.

Sources

www.wikipedia.org

www.britannica.com/place/Petra-ancient-city-Jordan

You might also like