Petra: The Rose City
In the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, there are a lot of ancient sites. This is because many civilizations settled in Jordan. Such as the Greek, Roman and Nabataeans civilizations. Last year, I visited this amazing city and learned a lot about it. So let me talk about this famous ancient sites. Not only in Jordan, but worldwide.
Petra is located in the south of Jordan. It is so far away from the Jordanian capital, Amman. The Nabataeans built Petra. They were an Arab tribe that lived in the desert. Petra was built in the year 312 BC, and the Nabataeans made it their capital. In the ancient world, Petra was important for commercial activity in the region. Traders used to stop in this city. Because of that, Petra became very rich and powerful. The city of Petra was discovered by a Swiss traveler. Petra is called the "Rose City". This is because its buildings are built of rose stones. Also, Petra is called the "Lost City" because it remained unknown to the world for a long time before it was discovered. The city of Petra has many places to visit. Such as: the Siq gorge, the Treasury, the Royal Tombs, the Great Temple, and the Monastery. Petra was named a UNESCO World Heritage site. In addition to that, Petra was chosen as one of the Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. This indicates the importance and beauty of this city in the world.
Petra is one of the most important tourist destinations in Jordan. It is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world every year to enjoy the experience of watching the history of the city closely. For this, Petra must be preserved and protected, and we must appreciate this ancient city.
