Petra, the ancient city carved into the red sandstone cliffs of southern Jordan, is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its intricate architecture and rich history.
Currency
JOD (Jordanian Dinar)
Best time to visit
March to May, September to November
Languages
Arabic
Coordinates
31.914°, 35.449°
Key facts
1Petra is known as the 'Rose City' due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved
2The most famous structure, Al-Khazneh (The Treasury), was featured in the movie 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'
3Petra's water management system, including dams, channels, and cisterns, was remarkably advanced for its time
Timeline
312 BC: Founded as the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom
106 AD: Annexed by the Roman Empire
12th century: Rediscovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt
