🧿 Petra

Jordan · Asia · 30.33°N, 35.44°E

Petra, originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu, is an ancient city and archaeological site in southern Jordan. Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit systems, Petra is also called the "Rose City" because of the colour of the sandstone from which it is carved. The city is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Quick facts

Country	Jordan
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	30.33°N, 35.44°E · view on map

Petra is located in Jordan, in Asia.

More archaeological sites in Jordan

Abila (Decapolis) · Ajloun · Al-Khazneh · Al-Maghtas · Al-Rajib · Amman Citadel · As-Salt · Ayn al-Zara · Ayn Ghazal (archaeological site) · Ba'ja.

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