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When later the Romans conquered Petra, it became part of the Roman empire around 106 AD. Once considered a city, today is more to do with tombs. The complex was built more than 2000 years ago carving directly in rock the city of Petra. They lived in this area from the 6 th century BC. The sculpted city of Petra was in the past the capital of Arab Nabataeans people. Also, it is considered to be one of the new 7 wonders of the world and a place to see before you die. Petra in Jordan is included from 1985 on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This ancient and archaeological park is important also and unique for the rock-cut architecture and the splendid combination of styles.
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It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the world and definitely the most visited from Jordan. These people it is thought that built the ancient city of Petra around the year 300 BC. The importance of this place came together with the Arab Nabataeans period. To get here by car is easy by just following the brown signs that indicate a tourist attraction. Petra in Jordan is situated in a remote and desert area from southern Jordan. Importance and history of Petra in Jordan: You can choose to arrive either on Queen Alia International Airport from Amman or on King Hussein International Airport from Aqaba.
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Jordan has two major international airports where tourists can arrive. But more about the buses and public transport please see the Official page. To get here by bus you have various options either from Amman or Aqaba. The total journey is about 2 hours on a 120 km distance. Coming from the port city of Aqaba in south, you come on the Highways number 80, 15 and 35. The second option is more scenic and takes you 260 km during a 4 hours drive. The first option is about 240 km and takes 3 hours driving. Or you can come on the King’s Highway following the road towards the Highway 65, then take Highways number 60 and 35 to get to Petra. You can come on the Desert Highway following the Highways number 35, 15 and again 35. We highly advise you to arrive very early in the morning not later than 7am if you wish to avoid the big tourist crowds.įrom the capital Amman in north you have two good options. During spring or autumn the temperature not higher than 25° C makes from a visit to Petra a perfect day. However we do recommend you to visit during the spring between March and May or during autumn between September and November just to avoid the heat summer wave with temperatures of more than 35° C. Petra in Jordan can be visited anytime of the year due to the warm weather. More about other tickets and tours please check Official page
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Three full days: 60 JOD which is about 84-85 US Dollars.įor tourists who do not sleep in Jordan the ticket is: 90 JOD or approximately 127 US Dollars Two full days: 55 JOD which is about 77-78 US Dollars. One full day: 50 JOD (Jordanian Dinar) which is about 70 US Dollars. In the Ma’an Governorate from the central-south part of JordanĪbout 240 km south of Amman, Jordan’s capital and 120 km north of the city of Aqaba at the Red Sea.Īround the 3rd century BC built by the Nabataeans Arabs.įor tourists who sleep minimum one night in Jordan the tickets are: