Petra (Jordan)

One of the seven wonders of the modern world, the ancient city of Petra is so special. Located deep in the Jordanian desert, Petra is an ancient stone city carved from pink sandstone. Petra was lost for centuries and was rediscovered in 1812. This is what prompted historians to call it the Lost City. What's so special about this ancient arceological wonder dating back to the 4th century BC? Petra is over 2,000 years old Petra is an ancient city dating back to the 4th century BC. "This makes it one of the oldest surviving cities in the world," wrote Rossie Lesso on The Collector page. Nicknamed the Rose City, Petra was founded by the Nabateans, an ancient Arab people who formed a cultural center there. The reason is, Petra is located along the busiest and most important ancient trade route, between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea. Petra is also at the crossroads of routes between Arabia, Egypt, and Syria-Phoenesia. It is no wonder that Petra was once an important stopover for foreign traders. They paid for water and shelter in the middle of the desert. "This means that Petra was rich and prosperous in its time," Lesso added. Petra is carved from rock The ancient city of Petra is half carved and half built from local sandstone. The sand comes in shades of red, white and pink. The city even takes its name from the material it is made from - derived from the Greek word 'petros' meaning stone. This impressive architectural feat displays a variety of architectural styles. From Nabatean stone carvings to Greco-Roman and Hellenistic temples. 📍Address:#petra #jordan #amman 📍Address: