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Aphrodite's rock or "Petra tou Romiou" at Paphos coast, Cyprus. According to Greek mythology this is the place where the goddess Aphrodite came to life out of the foam of the waves.
Wondering what it's like to go inside Petra? This post is sharing photos + tips for visiting this ancient part of the world.
Things to do in Petra, Jordan The lost city of Petra was only rediscovered 200 years ago after being buried due to the effects of a large earthquake in
Things to do in Petra, Jordan The lost city of Petra was only rediscovered 200 years ago after being buried due to the effects of a large earthquake in
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Petra, the Treasury Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the southern Jordan that is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved. Established possibly as early as 312 BCE as the capital city of the Nabataeans, it is a symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan's most-visited tourist attraction. It lies on the slope of Jebel al-Madhbah (identified by some as the biblical Mount Hor) in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah (Wadi Araba), the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Pliny the Elder and other writers identify Petra as the capital of the Nabataeans and the center of their caravan trade. Excavations have demonstrated that it was the ability of the Nabataeans to control the water supply that led to the rise of the desert city, creating an artificial oasis. The area is visited by flash floods and archaeological evidence demonstrates the Nabataeans controlled these floods by the use of dams, cisterns and water conduits. These innovations stored water for prolonged periods of drought, and enabled the city to prosper from its sale. The Nabataean settlement does not go back farther than the 6th century BCE. A period follows in which the dominant civilization combines Greek, Egyptian and Syrian elements, clearly pointing to the age of the Ptolemies. Towards the close of the 2nd century BCE, when the Ptolemaic and Seleucid kingdoms were equally depressed, the Nabataean kingdom came to the front. Under Aretas III Philhellene, (c.85–60 BCE), the royal coins begin. The theatre was probably excavated at that time, and Petra must have assumed the aspect of a Hellenistic city. In 106 AD, the part of Arabia under the rule of Petra was absorbed into the Roman Empire as part of Arabia Petraea and became its capital. The native dynasty came to an end but the city continued to flourish under Roman rule. A century later, when the city was at the height of its splendor, the issue of coinage comes to an end. There is no more building of sumptuous tombs, owing apparently to some sudden catastrophe, such as an invasion by the neo-Persian power under the Sassanid Empire. Meanwhile, as Palmyra grew in importance and attracted the Arabian trade away from Petra, the latter declined. It appears, however, to have lingered on as a religious centre. Petra declined rapidly under Roman rule, in large part from the revision of sea-based trade routes. In 363 an earthquake destroyed many buildings, and crippled the vital water management system. The last inhabitants abandoned the city (further weakened by another major earthquake in 551) when the Arabs conquered the region in 663. The ruins of Petra were an object of curiosity in the Middle Ages and were visited by Sultan Baibars of Egypt towards the end of the 13th century. The first European to describe them was Swiss traveller Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812. Al Khazneh ("The Treasury") is one of the most elaborate temples in Petra. As with most of the other buildings in this ancient town, including the Monastery, this structure was carved out of a sandstone rock face. It has classical Greek-influenced architecture. Al Khazneh was originally built as a mausoleum and crypt at the beginning of the 1st Century AD during the reign of Aretas IV Philopatris. Its Arabic name Treasury derives from one legend that bandits or pirates hid their loot in a stone urn high on the second level. Significant damage from bullets can be seen on the urn. Local lore attributes this to Bedouins, who are said to have shot at the urn in hopes of breaking it open and spilling out the "treasure" — but the decorative urn is in fact solid sandstone. Many of the building's architectural details have eroded away during the two thousand years since it was carved and sculpted from the cliff. The sculptures are thought to be those of various mythological figures associated with the afterlife. On top are figures of four eagles that would carry away the souls. The figures on the upper level are dancing Amazons with double-axes. The entrance is flanked by statues of the twins Castor and Pollux who lived partly on Olympus and partly in the underworld. (sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Khazneh)
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Petra Jordan Travel Guide - Petra Temples, Petra Hikes + Petra Tips For most people, visiting Petra’s ancient rock-hewn city is the highlight of their Jordan itinerary. This monster Petra guide will help you get the most out of your visit to Petra. Learn about the best Petra temples and Petra hiking trails, check out the Petra
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Il 18 novembre 333 veniva inaugurata l'antica Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano, che secoli dopo sarebbe stata demolita per far spazio alla chiesa attuale, di proporzioni ben più monumentali. Eppure, anche la prima basilica era stupefacente. Vediamo il perché...
The Treasury, Petra - photos, info and tips for you to plan your visit to al-Khazneh
