Located in Jordan, the city of Petra is an ancient city whose origins date back to 1200 BC. However, it is estimated that its construction began around the year 312 B.C. Accessing it is not as simple as it might appear, since it is located east of the Arava Valley and south of Dead Sea, being necessary to travel about 80 kilometers in this direction.
The peculiarity of this city and what makes it such an attractive tourist place, is the way and the place in which it rises. Its constructions were made on the immense rocks from the hills of the valley in which it is located. Hence the name of Petra which in Greek means "stone". It is a perfect location for a place like this, as these hills protect it from wind storms.
To this day, Petra is one of the most impressive cities from the ancient world that we can enjoy. The city is a place of great beauty and of impressive constructions. Which is why it has been recognized as one of the monuments of humanity and falls within the cast of the seven wonders of the modern world. It is a symbol of great ingenuity and artistic ability.
Also if you travel to this city you can find treasures from many of the ancient civilizations, since Petra reflects both the art of Rome, as well as that of Greece and that of the West. Highlights its Greco-Roman style and the engravings that were made in it. Sculptures and eagles are found both inside and outside the building. Therefore, this is an ideal destination for all those who are intrigued to know the millennium and love the beauty of the ancient.
Petra Documentary: Lost City Of Stone - Documentary HD (April 2024)
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