petra
states: [jordan]
category: cultural
year: 1985
location: Ma’an Governorate
region: Arab States
latitude/longitude: 30.3305600000, 35.4433300000
last visited: 2014
unesco id: 326
world heritage site: 326
Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Jordan, is an ancient city renowned for its rock-cut architecture and sophisticated water management system. Carved into rose-red cliffs, its iconic structures, like the Treasury and Monastery, highlight the engineering and artistic prowess of the Nabataean civilization. This archaeological marvel, blending natural beauty with historical significance, served as a thriving trade hub in antiquity.
