Heritage Landmark reference
Petra
Petra is set among sandstone cliffs and was a major Nabataean city and trade hub.
TypeArchaeological city
CountryJordan
RegionMa'an Governorate
Known forRock-cut architecture
Heritage typeAncient city
Coordinates30.3285° N, 35.4444° E
Where is Petra?
Petra is in Jordan, in the Ma'an Governorate area. It is mapped at approximately 30.3285° N, 35.4444° E.
Key facts about Petra
Petra is an ancient city in southern Jordan famous for rock-cut architecture. The main stored reference metric is known for: Rock-cut architecture. It is also noted for ancient city.