Petra, Jordan, June 2019 235 - a photo on Flickriver

Petra, Jordan, June 2019 235

            Petra (Arabic: البتراء, Al-Batrāʾ; Ancient Greek: Πέτρα), originally known as Raqmu (Nabataean Arabic: الرقيم), is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Petra lies on the slope of Jabal Al-Madbah in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah valley that run from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Established possibly as early as the 4th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataean Kingdom. The Nabataeans were nomadic Arabs who invested in Petra's proximity to the trade routes by establishing it as a major regional trading hub.

The trading business gained the Nabataeans considerable revenue, and Petra became the focus of their wealth. The earliest recorded historical reference to the city was when an envious Greek dynasty attempted to ransack the city in 312 BC. The Nabataeans were, unlike their enemies, accustomed to living in the barren deserts, and were able to repel attacks by utilizing the area's mountainous terrain. They were particularly skillful in harvesting rainwater, agriculture and stone carving. The Kingdom's capital continued to flourish until the 1st century AD when its famous Al-Khazneh facade was constructed, and its population peaked at an estimated 20,000 inhabitants.

Encroaching troops of the Roman Empire in 106 AD forced the Nabataeans to surrender. The Romans annexed and renamed the Kingdom to Arabia Petraea. Petra's importance declined as sea trade routes emerged, and after a 363 earthquake destroyed many structures. The Byzantine Era witnessed the construction of several Christian churches. By 700, the city became an abandoned place where only a handful of nomads grazed goats. It remained an unknown place until it was rediscovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812, sparking renewed interest in the city.

The city 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. It is a symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan's most-visited tourist attraction.
 It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. UNESCO has described it as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage".

Taken in: Jordan / Ma’an / Umm Şayḩūn (show map)

Taken on: June 1, 2019

Tags:

giordania

jordan

medio oriente

الأردن

Jordanien

約旦

ヨルダン

petra « less

Sets appears in: • Jordan, Nikon D810

Groups appears in: • Nikon Digital • Photography more » • Pro Corner: Semi-Pro and Professional Photography / Photographer • Historical places • One a Day • Nikkor • Photographic Art • Flickritis: over 87,000 waiting for a vaccine. • National Geographic Wannabes • PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS • Photography Corner • Outdoor Photographer Magazine (Unofficial) • Nikon Digital Magic • This • Professional Photography • Nice pictures • Your photo goes here! no 30/60 • Nikonians • Photography Gallery (3 photos/day) • *Inspirational Travel Photos • Digital Photography School • Explore Me • *Karma* • NIKON PROFESSIONAL • worldwidewandering - a travel atlas • Flickr Over 50 • Old City - Add 1 / Award 1 • Nikon Full Frame Cameras. • Project worldwide (pictures of places around the world) • One Of A Kind • Your Best Photography • NikonCLUB .it - Gruppo Ufficiale • Nikon Digital Learning Center • My Kind of Picture Gallery • PHOTO NOW • Nikon - Pixelistes - Portal Nikonistes • Traveler's Photos • PASSION PHOTOGRAPHY (COMMENTS PHOTO) • Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8 • Nikon 24-70 mm Nikkor lens - photos and opinions • Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S • I am flickr! - No 30/60 Limit • "World Trekker" (Post 7 - Award 3) • Photography Magazine, I Heart • One Word: WOW! • Official National Geographic Group • no rules Photo........... • NO VIDEO ON FLICKR!!! • Nikon flickr Award (Post 1 - Award 3) • NIKON 24-70 2.8 • Nuevos Fotografos • National Geographic | World Wide • Nikon FX Z &F Mount D3/3s/3x/4/4s/5/6/600/610/700/750/780/800/8 • Paradise by the photographers light [No AI or SL] • Light... • Rupestre - Rock carved • POTPOURRI MAGAZINE • ♦♦♦ BELLE INQUADRATURE ♦♦♦ • World Travelogue • National Geographic Group • ♦♦♦ TUTTI I FOTOGRAFI DEL MONDO ♦♦♦ • Mostrar tu tierra (Post 1 Award 2) • ₪ HISTORY & MYSTERY Society ₪ Add 1 | Award 3 • No Rules! No limits! Just pictures! • Las 4 estaciones&The 4 seasons. Vivaldi (P 1/C 2) • ♦♦♦ TAGLIO FOTOGRAFICO ♦♦♦ • ♦♦♦ TUTTI GLI SCATTI DEL MONDO ♦♦♦ • National Photographers Association (Post 1 Award 3) • Nikon! • Have a Nice Day!!! • PHOTOGRAPHAS • National Geographic Society • [][][]splendid life[][][] • [][][] let's work together for a better world[][][] • [][][]serenity group[][][] • [][][]Uno scatto al giorno.....H.C.BRESSON[][][] • [][][]hung the moon[][][] • ♦♦♦ OCCHIO FOTOGRAFICO ♦♦♦ • [][][] Online Photographers [][][] • [][][]Beyond time[][][] • Exister c'est vivre • [][][]La Mascotte **Gallery**[][][] • [][][]Super Group Photographic[][][] • [][][] Photos of the other world [][][] • 24-70mm f/2.8 Shooters • ℑ ♡ This Sℌℴt • Photo Technical • ♥ ♥ ♥ IMMAGINI - FOTO - SENTIMENTI ♥ ♥ ♥ • -- Passione...fotografica POST 1 - AWARD 2 • [][][]A world of photography[][][] • ♦♦♦ PHOTO VERY NICE ♦♦♦ • Photoffee • Photo Tips • SARDEGNA chiama SICILIA e viceversa. • Libro de Fotos / Photo Book • No Rules & No Limit! • il club di simpio96 • [][][] Flickr. DNA [][][] • NUESTRAS FOTOGRAFÍAS. • Nikon Camera Club • Photographers aged 50 + • [][][] MAESTRI della luce e del colore [][][] • Photographers from around the world • Quelli che scattano con la Reflex • ㋡ flickr ○● DEPOT ㋡ • !*ALL ARE WELCOME*! • Nikon Holy Trinity 14-24 2.8, 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8 • !*Flickr All Stars*! • post any photo • [][][] The best pictures [][][] • photography only • Image Creative and Research (No 60/30 limits) • No rules, just pics! • Group for all users of FLICKR - No 30/60 Groups Limit • Momentos para no olvidar • Fotoviajeros • OMNIA - Everything allowed • Django's Master Class Photo Group • Flickr Worldwide. • !*Only Your Best*! • A UNESCO SITE • ㋡ SMICKR = SmugMug + Flickr ㋡ • IN∞FINITE • The best photographs from around the world. • Flickr Photo Album Unlimited & Instant Posting « less

Stats: 3,166 views / 5 comments

Link to this photo view:
Link to this photo large view: