Petra
This image shows Petra on a map, which was made an official UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985
Location: Southern Jordan
Constructed: Around 4th century BC
Rediscovered: 1812
Overview
Petra is an ancient city that is carved directly into rose-coloured sandstone cliffs in southern Jordan. It was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom around the 4th century BC and became a major trading hub connecting Arabia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean.
The city is famous for its elaborate rock-cut architecture, especially the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), and for its advanced water management systems that allowed it to thrive in a desert environment.
Petra was largely forgotten by the Western world until its rediscovery in 1812, and today it is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Middle East.
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