Petra
Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia.
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Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia.
UNESCO Criteria
- Outstanding example of ancient architectural engineering
- Important crossroads of trade routes
- Unique rock-cut architecture
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Jordan
- Category
- Cultural
- Year Inscribed
- 1985
Interesting Facts
Ancient History
Established possibly as early as 312 BCE as the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom
Architecture
Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system
Rediscovery
Lost to the Western world until 1812 when discovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt