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Travel information for Petra, an ancient city in present-day Jordan known for the architecture carved out of a red rock cliff face. Petra was known as the Rose City and has been featured in a number of modern films and TV series, including Indian Jones and the Last Crusade.

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Travel information for Petra, an ancient city in present-day Jordan known for the architecture carved out of a red rock cliff face. Petra was known as the Rose City and has been featured in a number of modern films and TV series, including Indian Jones and the Last Crusade.

Petra Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Petra, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Petra
Petra Travel Guide - Wikivoyage

Petra, the fabled "rose red city, half as old as time", is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, Petra was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Petra
Petra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Petra, originally known as Raqmu to the Nabataeans, is a historical and archaeological city in the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra
Petra - Wadi Musa: Planning to Visit Petra - TripAdvisor

Inside Petra - Wadi Musa: Planning to Visit Petra - Before you visit Petra - Wadi Musa, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g318895-c148686/Petra-Wadi-Musa:Jordan:Planning.To.Visit.Petra.html
How to Visit Petra from Israel

Visiting Petra from Israel is a popular excursion for many visitors to the country, with many tour options readily available, making the journey quick, eas
http://www.touristisrael.com/visit-petra-jordan-israel/12186/
Visit Petra

One of the worlds seven wonders.
http://www.visitpetra.jo
Petra Nights Tours Jordan (Petra - Wadi Musa) - TripAdvisor

Petra Nights Tours Jordan, Petra - Wadi Musa: See 325 reviews, articles, and 206 photos of Petra Nights Tours Jordan, ranked No.1 on TripAdvisor among 29 attractions in Petra - Wadi Musa.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g318895-d1825653-Reviews-Petra_Nights_Tours_Jordan-Petra_Wadi_Musa_Ma_in_Governorate.html
The 10 Best Petra - Wadi Musa Hotels - TripAdvisor

Book the Best Petra - Wadi Musa Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 10,961 traveler reviews, 4,834 candid photos, and prices for 36 hotels in Petra - Wadi Musa, Ma'in Governorate, Jordan.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g318895-Petra_Wadi_Musa_Ma_in_Governorate-Hotels.html
5 Cheap Flights to Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan - TripAdvisor

Cheap Flights to Petra - Wadi Musa: Enter your dates once and have TripAdvisor search multiple sites to find the best prices on Petra - Wadi Musa flights.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Flights-g318895-Petra_Wadi_Musa_Ma_in_Governorate-Cheap_Discount_Airfares.html
The Top 10 Things to Do in Petra - Wadi Musa - TripAdvisor

Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan on TripAdvisor: See 13,677 traveler reviews and photos of Petra - Wadi Musa tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Petra - Wadi Musa. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g318895-Activities-Petra_Wadi_Musa_Ma_in_Governorate.html
The 10 Best Petra - Wadi Musa Restaurants 2015 - TripAdvisor

Best Dining in Petra - Wadi Musa, Ma'in Governorate: See 2,364 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 48 Petra - Wadi Musa restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g318895-Petra_Wadi_Musa_Ma_in_Governorate.html
10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Visiting Petra, Jordan

A city of rose-coloured stone, carved out of Mount Hor's rock-face by the Nabataeans in the 3rd century BC, there's nothing else like Petra. If it's not on your bucket list already, it really should be - so when you do finally scrape the moolah together for the trip, check out this handy list of things to know before you go.
http://www.hostelbookers.com/blog/destinations/petra
Petra Hotels and Hostels - Lonely Planet

Find your perfect accommodation with Lonely Planet's independent hotel reviews. 18 checked and verified B&Bs, hostels and hotels in Petra.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/jordan/petra/hotels

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Petra (𐢛𐢚𐢓𐢈‎)

From top, left to right: the Urn Tombs, en-Nejr theatre, Al-Khazneh (Treasury), Qasr al-Bint temple and view of Ad Deir (Monastery) trail

Location

Ma'an Governorate, Jordan

Coordinates

30°19′43″N 35°26′31″E / 30.32861°N 35.44194°E

Area

264 km² (102 sq mi)^[1]

Elevation

810 m (2,657 ft)

Built

Possibly as early as the 5th century BC^[2]

Visitors

1,135,300 (in 2019)

Governing body

Petra Region Authority

Website

www.visitpetra.jo

Location of Petra ( 𐢛𐢚𐢓𐢈‎) in Jordan

UNESCO World Heritage Site
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Criteria	Cultural: i, iii, iv
Reference	326
Inscription	1985 (9th Session)
Area	26,171 ha

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Petra Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Petra, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Petra
Petra Travel Guide - Wikivoyage

Petra, the fabled "rose red city, half as old as time", is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, Petra was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Petra
Petra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Petra, originally known as Raqmu to the Nabataeans, is a historical and archaeological city in the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra
Petra - Wadi Musa: Planning to Visit Petra - TripAdvisor

Inside Petra - Wadi Musa: Planning to Visit Petra - Before you visit Petra - Wadi Musa, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g318895-c148686/Petra-Wadi-Musa:Jordan:Planning.To.Visit.Petra.html
How to Visit Petra from Israel

Visiting Petra from Israel is a popular excursion for many visitors to the country, with many tour options readily available, making the journey quick, eas
http://www.touristisrael.com/visit-petra-jordan-israel/12186/
Visit Petra

One of the worlds seven wonders.
http://www.visitpetra.jo
Petra Nights Tours Jordan (Petra - Wadi Musa) - TripAdvisor

Petra Nights Tours Jordan, Petra - Wadi Musa: See 325 reviews, articles, and 206 photos of Petra Nights Tours Jordan, ranked No.1 on TripAdvisor among 29 attractions in Petra - Wadi Musa.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g318895-d1825653-Reviews-Petra_Nights_Tours_Jordan-Petra_Wadi_Musa_Ma_in_Governorate.html
The 10 Best Petra - Wadi Musa Hotels - TripAdvisor

Book the Best Petra - Wadi Musa Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 10,961 traveler reviews, 4,834 candid photos, and prices for 36 hotels in Petra - Wadi Musa, Ma'in Governorate, Jordan.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g318895-Petra_Wadi_Musa_Ma_in_Governorate-Hotels.html
5 Cheap Flights to Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan - TripAdvisor

Cheap Flights to Petra - Wadi Musa: Enter your dates once and have TripAdvisor search multiple sites to find the best prices on Petra - Wadi Musa flights.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Flights-g318895-Petra_Wadi_Musa_Ma_in_Governorate-Cheap_Discount_Airfares.html
The Top 10 Things to Do in Petra - Wadi Musa - TripAdvisor

Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan on TripAdvisor: See 13,677 traveler reviews and photos of Petra - Wadi Musa tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Petra - Wadi Musa. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g318895-Activities-Petra_Wadi_Musa_Ma_in_Governorate.html
The 10 Best Petra - Wadi Musa Restaurants 2015 - TripAdvisor

Best Dining in Petra - Wadi Musa, Ma'in Governorate: See 2,364 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 48 Petra - Wadi Musa restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g318895-Petra_Wadi_Musa_Ma_in_Governorate.html
10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Visiting Petra, Jordan

A city of rose-coloured stone, carved out of Mount Hor's rock-face by the Nabataeans in the 3rd century BC, there's nothing else like Petra. If it's not on your bucket list already, it really should be - so when you do finally scrape the moolah together for the trip, check out this handy list of things to know before you go.
http://www.hostelbookers.com/blog/destinations/petra
Petra Hotels and Hostels - Lonely Planet

Find your perfect accommodation with Lonely Planet's independent hotel reviews. 18 checked and verified B&Bs, hostels and hotels in Petra.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/jordan/petra/hotels

Petra (𐢛𐢚𐢓𐢈‎)

From top, left to right: the Urn Tombs, en-Nejr theatre, Al-Khazneh (Treasury), Qasr al-Bint temple and view of Ad Deir (Monastery) trail

Location

Ma'an Governorate, Jordan

Coordinates

30°19′43″N 35°26′31″E / 30.32861°N 35.44194°E

Area

264 km² (102 sq mi)^[1]

Elevation

810 m (2,657 ft)

Built

Possibly as early as the 5th century BC^[2]

Visitors

1,135,300 (in 2019)

Governing body

Petra Region Authority

Website

www.visitpetra.jo

Location of Petra ( 𐢛𐢚𐢓𐢈‎) in Jordan

UNESCO World Heritage Site
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Criteria	Cultural: i, iii, iv
Reference	326
Inscription	1985 (9th Session)
Area	26,171 ha

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Travel information for Petra, an ancient city in present-day Jordan known for the architecture carved out of a red rock cliff face. Petra was known as the Rose City and has been featured in a number of modern films and TV series, including Indian Jones and the Last Crusade.

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