⛪ Ridge Church

Jordan · Asia · 30.33°N, 35.44°E

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The Ridge Church is one of several churches in the ruined city of Petra, Jordan. The Ridge Church is thought to be the oldest church building in Petra, built on the ridge overlooking the city in the 3rd or 4th century built of Nabatean and Roman material. It was a square structure with two rows of pillars running down the middle of the church building which supported the roof and was built over two separate family tomb chambers. The relationship between the church and tombs is unknown. A semi circular sanctuary was built at the end of the main chamber. The church also included a small building with a fountain. This building, with a greek inscription dated to the 4th or 5th centuries, indicated the fountain was built to honor a figure from a prominent military background.

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CountryJordan
Continent / regionAsia
Coordinates (approx.)30.33°N, 35.44°E · view on map

Ridge Church is located in Jordan, in Asia.

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Aqaba Church · Byzantine Church (Petra) · Jerash Cathedral · Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, Amman · St. Joseph's Church, Amman · Virgin Mary Coptic Orthodox Church (Jordan).

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