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The Siq

The Siq is the dramatic natural gorge forming Petra’s main historic entrance. The narrow passage extends for more than one kilometre and preserve...

The Treasury

Al-Khazneh is Petra’s most recognizable rock-cut monument. Its elaborate façade appears dramatically at the end of the Siq and reflects the archi...

The Roman Theatre

Petra’s theatre is carved largely into the sandstone hillside along the Main Trail. Its large seating area demonstrates the scale of public life...

Royal Tombs

The Royal Tombs form a monumental group of Nabataean rock-cut façades on Jabal al-Khubtha overlooking central Petra. The complex includes the Urn...

The Urn Tomb

The Urn Tomb is one of the most prominent structures among Petra’s Royal Tombs. Its monumental façade, elevated courtyard and large interior cham...

High Place of Sacrifice

The High Place of Sacrifice is a Nabataean ceremonial site on Jabal al-Madhbah. Rock-cut ritual features survive at the summit, while the elevate...

The Byzantine Church

The Petra Church preserves important evidence of Petra during the Byzantine period. It is particularly known for its mosaic floors and for archae...

The Colonnaded Street

The Colonnaded Street formed an important urban axis through central Petra. It connected major civic, commercial and religious areas and remains...

Qasr al-Bint

Qasr al-Bint is one of Petra’s most important freestanding Nabataean temples. Located near the western end of the Colonnaded Street, it differs f...

Petra Museum

The Petra Museum near the Visitor Center introduces the history, archaeology and cultural development of Petra and its surrounding region through...

The Monastery

Ad-Dayr, known as the Monastery, is one of Petra’s largest rock-cut façades. It stands high in the mountains beyond the ancient city and is reach...