Petra
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| Petra | |
| Location | Petra, Jordan |
| Date | |
| Building Type | Town and City |
| Climate | Desert |
| Context | Small Town or City |
| Architectural Style | Ancient Greek |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Sites | |
| Name | Petra |
| UNESCO State Party | Jordan |
| Region | Arab States |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, iii, iv |
| UNESCO Site ID | 326 |
| Year of Listing | 1985 |
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"On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataeans provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modelled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El-Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture." — http://www.new7wonders.com/index.php?id=371
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- Finalist in the New Seven Wonders international architectural landmarks contest.
- Petra Blog Resource for visitors to Petra and information on New Seven Wonders
- Petra the red rose city.
- Interactive map of Petra.
- Paper model of Petra Treasury
