The Church “This church was probably built around the end of the 5th century AD and was destroyed by a fire or probably an earthquake in the following century. Much of the building material such as the capitals, door jambs and the relief were reused from earlier monuments in Petra. The quality of the floor mosaics, which pave both…
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Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Nymphaeum
The Nymphaeum “This is a semi-circular public fountain near the junction of Wadi Musa and Wadi Al-Mataha. Six Nabatean columns decorated the facade and it received water from a tank located on the opposite side of the valley. It is shaded by a wild pistachio tree that is 450 years old.” *Quote taken from Petra –…
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Royal Tombs
The Royal Tombs I did not walk up to view The Royal Tombs because it was SO hot and I was starting to feel a bit weak from the sun. The information below is quoted from the Petra – Ancient City Map I purchased at the site. S, 🇯🇴 “This is the name given to…
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Theatre
The Theatre “Carved into the side of the mountain at the foot of the High Place of Sacrifice, the theatre consists of three rows of seats separated by passageways. Seven stairways ascend the auditorium and it can accommodate 4000 spectators. The back wall of the stage was rebuilt by the Romans. This is the only theatre in…
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Street of Facades
The Street of Facades “This is the name given to the row of monumental Nabataean tombs carved in the southern cliff face that lies past the Treasury and adjacent to the outer Siq. The facades are crowned with corner crow-steps, pilasters and cavettos. Tomb 67 is remarkable for its upper cave, probably used to store the…
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Historic Information Before Walking The City
The Ancient City Of Petra After one walks from The Treasury and out of The Siq, the ancient city of Petra is laid out before you from The Street of Facades to Qasr al-Bint. Our tour guide only took us as far as the Winged-Lion Temple. I honestly can’t remember anything he told me after…
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – Al-Khazneh – Fun Moments
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Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – Al-Khazneh – The Donkeys
Donkeys Like camels and horses, donkeys were also an offered tourist transport of Petra. These sweet donkeys seemed to be taking care of themselves. S, 🇯🇴