Petra is an ancient city located in the territory of modern Jordan.
Nebatilerin between 400 BC and 106 AD the city was the capital. Gulf of Aqaba
to the Dead Sea is located between the city was built of sandstone rocks.
Bright periods during the year 363 AD and 500 pass the city by the people was
abandoned due to an earthquake in 747. In 1812 the Swiss adventurer and traveler,
Johann Burckhardt rediscovered by the city.
Petra is the best preserved
ancient cities of the world today with the wonderful buildings. This is why the
World Cultural Heritage List by
UNESCO in 1985 and in 2007 have been chosen among the world's New Seven Wonders.
The ancient city of Petra in a manner worthy of that name
(Petra Greek for "stone"
in the sense) South Jordan sandstone cliffs Edible Empire in 106 AD, built
between 400 BC and by the rediscovery of an ancient lost city in the 1800s took
place.
In 400 BC, the regional trade and
caravan routes Nebatens control to get rich fast was due to close. Jordan
sandstone cliff today Nebatens
income from trade for themselves, they have built a wonderful city. The
construction lasted over 500 years of the ancient city of Petra, city after
city has passed into the hands of the Romans in 106 AD there has not been too
many new works.
The most brilliant periods of the
ancient city of Petra, the magnificent works of the city was built because of
its location. Because to reach the city in places called the Siq narrows to a
few meters down the valley are going. Approximately 1 km away from the city
along the valley remains narrow. This feature has great advantages Nebatilere
to protect the city in ancient times. Also ancient dam built in the valley in
ancient times the city's water needs met and maintained the city against
floods.
The ancient city of Petra during
the twenty thousand to thirty thousand people in a bright but sheltered,
especially after an earthquake in AD 363
and AD 747 and gradually decreases gradually in human settlements in the
lost city of the people became completely abandoned.
The main structures are
magnificent ancient city Al Khazneh
(Treasury), was built in Roman style amphitheater, Ad - Deir Monastery, a large
canyon where the rock tombs Street of facades, the Royal Tombs, his brother
Aaron Tomb of Prophet Musa (Aaron Tomb) and outside of their tour of the Museum
of Nebatiler, Petra Archaeological Museum.
Removal of the ancient city of
Petra the stage of history about 1000 years later by the Swiss adventurer and
traveler, Johann Burckhardt
re-discovered the lost city. After exploring the city of Johann Burckhardt, and
the Western world became aware of the ancient city of Petra Petra since then it
has become a center of attraction for tourists.
City in 1985 by UNESCO "World Cultural Heritage" and the
wonderful buildings that are heritage listed and the world's best-preserved
ancient buildings, created in 2007 with a place in the list of New Seven Wonders.
One of the world's new seven wonders of the ancient city of Petra
in Jordan, which is located near the city of Wadi Musa. Enter the ancient city,
the most convenient way to enter the Jordanian capital of Amman by plane. Or
you can go to the Gulf of Aqaba by sea. If the ancient city of Petra in
Jordan's capital Amman If going above about 250 km away. Continuous bus service
from the ancient city of Amman are a lot of visitors. Way to the Gulf of Aqaba,
about 130 km away from the ancient city, the bay is to be used.
The ancient city, which is very close to a variety of
accommodation options are available in the city of Wadi Musa. Some hotels
belonging to international hotel groups offers accommodation very close to the
city.
The ancient city of Petra in
southern Jordan in Wadi Musa lived about 2000 years ago, the capital of Edible
Empire. Sandstone rocks, and called in the Siq narrows to a few meters from
time to time about 1 km away from a passage in the ancient city of Petra on for
a long time without damage to human settlement, there was nothing to the
present.
Swedish adventurer and traveler,
Johann Burckhardt in 1812 to discover the city is not aware of the Western
world, especially Western tourists since then faced with intense interest. In
1985 by UNESCO "World Heritage" list, the majestic city of Petra,
which was created in 2007 has been among the world's New Seven Wonders. Tour
the ancient city of Petra 3-D video monitor by using the link above.
Is
located 250 km from the ancient city of Petra Jordanian capital of Amman. The
remaining territory of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan today with the Gulf
of Aqaba to the Dead Sea is located between the rocky area. The ancient city is
about 130 kms away from the Gulf of Aqaba.
The
ancient city of Petra in Jordan is
located in Wadi Musa. Arabian
Peninsula, the ancient city of Petra, the territory of present-day southern
Jordan Gulf of Aqaba to the Dead Sea is located between the region of sandstone
cliffs. 246 km from the Jordanian capital Amman, the ancient city, 128 km away
in the Gulf of Aqaba. 1700 meters above sea level and located in the City
Atatia Muba is part of the mountains. This mountainous region in the protection
of the ancient city has a very good way. Petra Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt,
are close by.
The Greek word “Petra” means “rock”. Hence the city of
Petra is synonymous with its name. This ancient city was carved out of stone.
The city of Petra is situated in the south of the Jordanian capital, Amman. The
Petra history starts a few centuries prior to the birth of Jesus Christ.
The city was founded by the Nabataeans, a nomadic Arab tribe. Apart from
stone-carving, the Nabataeans had outstanding skill in agriculture, engineering
and trade. Presently, the archaeologists are in the process of bringing to
light various facts about the ancient Petra history. They could collect
various interesting objects that reveal various Petra history facts that
were hidden so far. The Nabataeans demonstrated their architectural skills by
erecting numerous monuments in the memory of their kings and other eminent
persons. These awesome, monumental tombs were made by carving the stones of the
cliffs that surround the city. The Petrahistory of 2000 years
back says that camel caravans carrying loads of spices, textiles and incense
from different places used to pass through Petra thereby facilitating the
flourishing of trade and commerce in this place. History Petra is in
fact closely associated with the history of the Nabataeans – a highly civilized
nomadic tribe.
Petra at its heights
From
the chapters of Petra history, we come to know that around AD 50 the
city of Petra was having its golden days. Right from the first century BC up to
the first century AD, Petra was one of the international centers of commerce
and culture. The Nabataean traders were selling luxury goods such as perfumes,
spice and textiles to Rome, Egypt and Greece. Though it was a desert the
Nabataeans succeeded in harnessing water and suddenly the population in Petra
rose to 20000. The awe-inspiring temples, about 3000 stone-carved tombs, the
banquet halls, altars and dwellings demonstrate the engineering, architecture,
technology and artistry of the Nabataeans. They made all the structures appear
spectacular by adorning them with bright paints and covering with stucco. The
most exciting part of Petra history is the technological development
brought by the Nabataeans facilitating the booming of the population. They
developed the technology to provide irrigation to crops and gardens by
harnessing the natural springs. In that desert land they had a technologically
efficient system of pools and reservoirs. The history Petra city is the
history of the Nabataeans who developed the city and made it the thriving
capital of Nabataea. The Nabataeans were highly powerful as well as rich. They
took pride in the development of Petra and they considered the city of Petra as
their crown jewel. During the first century BC these desert traders had the
control of the incense and spice trade all over the Arabian Peninsula. The
origin of these migrants as well as and the reason for their migration to Petra
is still a mystery.
The people who lived in Petra
The city of Petra was the home for about
20000 people. According to Petra history facts, they included
Nabataeans, Romans and businessmen from various other parts of the ancient
world. The recent archaeological researches reveal that the business community
in Petra was leading luxurious lives. The potteries that they used were very
costly and they had bronze lamps that were lit in the evenings. However, the
picture of the day-to-day life of the non-elite, who lived in houses made of
mud bricks and who used a cheap variety of pottery is still not clear.
The
archaeological findings about Petra history reveal that Petra was a
conglomeration of various religious traditions of nearby regions – Arabia,
Egypt, Edom and Syria. However, all the traditions had the influence of Greek
culture. In all the traditions they worshipped two deities – the god and the
goddess. According to ancient Petra history the god and goddess were
known as Dushara and al – ‘Uzza. Dushara was considered as the supreme god of
the universe equivalent to Zeus, the Greek god. Al – ‘Uzza was considered equal
to the Greco-Roman deity Venus – the goddess of prosperity and fertility. The
stone-carved shrines and the niches inscribed inside reveal the Petra
history facts about individual as well as family worship. Communal feasts,
various religious festivals and memorial service for the deceased were parts of
the Nabataean worship and the banquet rooms were used for all these purposes.
Annexation to Rome
AD 106 is highly
significant in the Petra history timeline. The Roman Emperor Trajan
invaded Nabataea and named it as Arabia Petraea. The annexation was carried out
as part of the eastward expansion of the Roman Empire. It was a peaceful
annexation with no bloodshed and the life of the Nabataeans went as usual.
Since the security was provided by the mighty Roman Empire, the trade routes
became safer. For the next three centuries Petra history was a chapter
of history of Rome.
Petra and Earthquakes
The Petra history
will be incomplete if it does not include the devastating earthquakes
experienced by this city. The proximity of Petra to the Arabian plate made it
an earthquake prone region. On May 19, AD 363, Petra had the most devastating
earthquake in which almost half of the city was destroyed. The water supply
system was also affected by this earthquake. Since Petra was economically
powerful, it could have withstood the natural calamity, but, the sudden changes
in the trade routes had a negative impact on Petra and by the end of AD 363
Petra had lost all its glory.
Christianity in Petra
The Petra history
timeline shows that Christianity had its roots in Petra by AD 330. This was
about 200 years after the invasion of Petra by the Roman Emperor. By AD 350
Petra had its own bishop and within the next 100 years large Christian churches
were built in Petra. However, Petra history after AD 350 is about the
decline of the once prosperous city. The loss of its power in commerce and
trade affected the economy and the devastating earthquake of AD 363 marked the
beginning of Petra’s decline. The Muslim population from southern Arabia that
migrated to Petra also started vacating Petra. Petra history facts
during AD 700 speak about a very thin population in Petra city that was once
home for more than 20000 people. One could find more sheep and goats through
the once busy streets of Petra and very few people.
Rebuilding of Petra
Archaeologists, scientists
and engineers from various parts of the world are today involved in the task of
rebuilding Petra. So far, they could unearth only one - twentieth of the
ancient city. Hence a lot remains unknown about ancient Petra history.
However, we can say that in today’s world Petra exists. The number of visitors
to Petra increases every year. As a result of the ongoing excavations and
researches, we can come to know more exciting facts of Petra history.
Although it is known by the locals out of the ancient city back on
the scene took place in 1812. Swiss adventurer Johann Burckhardt fluent in
Arabic and Muslim image and a researcher who visits the Middle East. From
Damascus to Cairo and the desert while traveling on the road a little-known
Sharra Mountains bedevilerinden seen any Europeans listened to stories about
the presence of a magnificent ancient city. The story was not very easy to
reach the ancient city. Because the ancient city was not very easy to go as a
stranger. Local people around the ancient city of Moses's brother Aaron
believed that the grave. Room use this information to his brother Aaron, Moses
said you wanted to dedicate the grave sacrifice. Bedouins hired from the local
community and the victim to perform this event to hit the road together. Later
in the Bedouin and the guidance of indigenous groups in a narrow valley for a
long time the world's New Seven Wonders of the adventurer Johann Burckhardt'ın
ancient city of Petra is considered among the "re-discover" provided.
