Petra is known for its inhabitants and
famous historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Petra
tours offer visitors an opportunity to learn about its rich history and
culture. Petra Tours
will give the glimpses of the valley that was carved entirely out of
the pinkish rock, with over 800 tombs and intricate details that have
withstood the test of time! It seems like some of the most spectacular
sights in the World! Petra tour will let you get in touch with the magnificent natural wonders like the incredible ancient city of Petra in Jordan.
This ancient city of Petra is one of
Jordan’s national treasures and by far its best-known tourist
attraction. It is the significant legacy of the Nabataeans(an Arab
Bedouin tribe) kingdom an industrious Arab people that settled in
southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. They are admired then for
their refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of
dams and water channels.
Petra is one of the seven wonders and a
UNESCO World Heritage Site fascinates travelers around the globe. Most
of Petra’s appeal comes from its impressive setting in its narrow desert
gorge. The site is accessed by walking through the long chasm (or Siq),
the walls of which soar 200m upwards. Its most prominent landmark is
the Treasury that appears dramatically at the end of the Siq. Just
walking and climbing through the Siq is a unique experience in itself.
On the way, you will come across the colors and formations of the rocks
that are dazzling.
When you arrive at the end of the Siq,
you will catch your first glimpse of Al-Khazneh (Treasury). The towering
front of the Treasury is only one of the archaeological wonders to be
explored on a Petra Tour. Various walks and climbs in the area will
reveal hundreds of buildings, more than 800 stone carved tombs, baths,
funerary halls, temples, arched gateways, streets, and haunting rock
drawings- all of which can be explored at Petra tours.
There is no doubt that Petra is Jordan’s
most precious treasure and supreme tourist attraction. It is an enormous
and unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans. The
city is a gift to Jordan from the industrious Arab people that settled
here more than 2000 years ago. At that time it was turning it into a
vital trading junction for silk, spice and also trade routes that linked
traders around the globe.
The Petra tour will take you for a long
walk through the canyon. It seems like the exciting expedition well
worth a visit, not only for the history, treasures that lie beneath but
also for one of the exclusive geological landscapes in the World. You
can find the unique carving work on pale reddish sandstone on the
eastern side of this area that is bounded by the King’s Wall
It is an awe-inspiring experience to perceive the early 1st-century tomb of an important Nabataean king
that represents the engineering genius of these ancient people. You
can’t miss visiting the unpredictable Royal Tombs that took its name
from the rich decoration. On the way, visit the famous Urn Tomb, once
used as a place of worship during the Byzantine Empire.
The Treasury is one of the significant
places among many wonders you like to perceive while on a Petra Tour.
Few days of your Petra tour can help you reveal many things here in the
Treasury. The historical valley will surprise you while you enter the
city. The natural landscape and its outstanding architectural
achievements will truly mesmerizing you.
The Roman Theatre
is a Roman-style theatre, having the capacity to seat 3,000 people at a
time on its 800 rock-cut steps. There you can find the obelisks,
temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets, and much more
astonishing things that are overlooking the valley. Visit the two
excellent museums, including the Petra Archaeological Museum and the
Petra Nabataean Museum in the reason. It is the home to many of the
findings that give a brief insight into Petra’s colorful past comes from
excavations in the Petra region.
Jordan private tours & travel
is one of the pioneers and plays a significant role in the travel
industry with years of experience. They can custom-design the perfect
Petra tours itinerary with highly personalized services irrespective of
your travel dreams. For making your Petra Tour a flourishing travel
event get in touch with Jordan private tours & travel at +1 330 828 1242 today!
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