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Petra one of the most Mysterious Archaeological Sites on Earth
The "red-rose" city of Petra stands as one of the most glorious and mysterious archaeologi...
published: 13 Jan 2014
Petra one of the most Mysterious Archaeological Sites on Earth
Petra one of the most Mysterious Archaeological Sites on Earth
The "red-rose" city of Petra stands as one of the most glorious and mysterious archaeological sites on earth. Created over 2,500 years ago, the ornate Petra cityscape was literally carved into the rose-colored walls of Jordan's Shara Mountains. The builders of Petra, the Nabataeans, were thought to be some of the wealthiest people ever to inhabit the Middle East, but they, along with their riches, simply vanished. What was Petra and could the Arabian site be still hiding precious treasure? Petra (Arabic: البتراء, Al-Batrāʾ, Ancient Greek Πέτρα) is a historical and archaeological city in the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma'an, 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 its 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. The site remained unknown to the Western world until 1812, when it was introduced by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. It was described as "a rose-red city half as old as time" in a Newdigate Prize-winning poem by John William Burgon. UNESCO has described it as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage". See: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. Petra was chosen by the Smithsonian Magazine as one of the "28 Places to See Before You Die." Evidence suggests that settlements had begun in and around Petra in the eighteenth dynasty of Egypt (1550--1292 BCE)[citation needed]. It is listed in Egyptian campaign accounts and the Amarna letters as Pel, Sela or Seir. Though the city was founded relatively late, a sanctuary existed there since very ancient times. Stations 19 through 26 of the stations list of Exodus are places associated with Petra. This part of the country was biblically assigned to the Horites, the predecessors of the Edomites. The habits of the original natives may have influenced the Nabataean custom of burying the dead and offering worship in half-excavated caves. Although Petra is usually identified with Sela which means a rock, the Biblical references refer to it as "the cleft in the rock", referring to its entrance. The second book of Kings xiv. 7 seems to be more specific. In the parallel passage, however, Sela is understood to mean simply "the rock" (2 Chronicles xxv. 12, see LXX). On the authority of Josephus (Antiquities of the Jews iv. 7, 1~ 4, 7) Eusebius and Jerome (Onom. sacr. 286, 71. 145, 9; 228, 55. 287, 94) assert that Rekem was the native name and this name appears in the Dead Sea Scrolls as a prominent Edom site most closely describing Petra and associated with Mount Seir. But in the Aramaic versions Rekem is the name of Kadesh, implying that Josephus may have confused the two places. Sometimes the Aramaic versions give the form Rekem-Geya which recalls the name of the village El-ji, southeast of Petra.[citation needed] The Semitic name of the city, if not Sela, remains unknown. The passage in Diodorus Siculus (xix. 94--97) which describes the expeditions which Antigonus sent against the Nabataeans in 312 BCE is understood to throw some light upon the history of Petra, but the "petra" referred to as a natural fortress and place of refuge cannot be a proper name and the description implies that the town was not yet in existence. The Rekem Inscription before it was buried by the bridge abutments. The name "Rekem" was inscribed in the rock wall of the Wadi Musa opposite the entrance to the Siq, but about twenty years ago[timeframe?] the Jordanians built a bridge over the wadi and this inscription was buried beneath tons of concrete.[- published: 13 Jan 2014
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Ruins of Ancient Petra, The Nabatean Kingdom
A video stroll through one of the most spectacular archeological sites in the world. Extre...
published: 22 Jan 2012
author: QatarYankee
Ruins of Ancient Petra, The Nabatean Kingdom
Ruins of Ancient Petra, The Nabatean Kingdom
A video stroll through one of the most spectacular archeological sites in the world. Extremely well-preserved structures carved into rock stretching back to ...- published: 22 Jan 2012
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- author: QatarYankee
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Petra - Ma'an, Jordan - Nabataeans, Mount Hor, Arabah
Another video available at Skwirk.com.au....
published: 07 Sep 2010
author: Skwirkonline
Petra - Ma'an, Jordan - Nabataeans, Mount Hor, Arabah
Petra - Ma'an, Jordan - Nabataeans, Mount Hor, Arabah
Another video available at Skwirk.com.au.- published: 07 Sep 2010
- views: 686
- author: Skwirkonline
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Hatoon AL FASSI, on Nabataeans and Field trip, Saudi CH2 2000
Interview by Lisa Kaaki, porg Not only for women on Saudi 2nd Chanel, Sep 2000 on Nabataea...
published: 23 Aug 2011
author: Hatoon Alfassi
Hatoon AL FASSI, on Nabataeans and Field trip, Saudi CH2 2000
Hatoon AL FASSI, on Nabataeans and Field trip, Saudi CH2 2000
Interview by Lisa Kaaki, porg Not only for women on Saudi 2nd Chanel, Sep 2000 on Nabataean sites and my field trip in 99 during my Ph.D مقابلة أجرتها ليزا ك...- published: 23 Aug 2011
- views: 683
- author: Hatoon Alfassi
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Dr Hatoon AL FASSI, not only 4 women, Nabataeans, 21/5/2001, 1/2
with Lisa Kaaki, field work trip, ancient history, Arabia...
published: 16 Oct 2013
Dr Hatoon AL FASSI, not only 4 women, Nabataeans, 21/5/2001, 1/2
Dr Hatoon AL FASSI, not only 4 women, Nabataeans, 21/5/2001, 1/2
with Lisa Kaaki, field work trip, ancient history, Arabia- published: 16 Oct 2013
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"The Rose Red City of the Nabataeans" Alonandjenny's photos around Wadi Musa, Jordan (slideshow)
Preview of Alonandjenny's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod...
published: 21 Feb 2011
author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOW2
"The Rose Red City of the Nabataeans" Alonandjenny's photos around Wadi Musa, Jordan (slideshow)
"The Rose Red City of the Nabataeans" Alonandjenny's photos around Wadi Musa, Jordan (slideshow)
Preview of Alonandjenny's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/alonandjenny/3/1223127000/tpod.html This b...- published: 21 Feb 2011
- views: 38
- author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOW2
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Petra, Wonder of The World by The Nabataeans (Jordan) (20/10/12)
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published: 21 Dec 2012
author: Le Monde Extérieur
Petra, Wonder of The World by The Nabataeans (Jordan) (20/10/12)
Petra, Wonder of The World by The Nabataeans (Jordan) (20/10/12)
- published: 21 Dec 2012
- views: 46
- author: Le Monde Extérieur
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Helloween - Nabataea (2012) HD
Written by: Andi Deris Taken from: Straight Out Of Hell Director: Martin Häusler Upload by...
published: 16 Dec 2012
author: helloweenorg
Helloween - Nabataea (2012) HD
Helloween - Nabataea (2012) HD
Written by: Andi Deris Taken from: Straight Out Of Hell Director: Martin Häusler Upload by David Bredebach for www.helloween.org.- published: 16 Dec 2012
- views: 115561
- author: helloweenorg
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Nabataeans kakitis!
Par talking Tom!...
published: 29 Jun 2012
author: igorsfl1971
Nabataeans kakitis!
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Nabataean Petroglyphs at Wadi Rum - Jordan
Rock engravings (petroglyphs) carved by the Nabataean people at Wadi Rum in Jordan. Petrog...
published: 29 Apr 2012
author: rndomn8
Nabataean Petroglyphs at Wadi Rum - Jordan
Nabataean Petroglyphs at Wadi Rum - Jordan
Rock engravings (petroglyphs) carved by the Nabataean people at Wadi Rum in Jordan. Petroglyph,rock engravings,نقوش ما قبل التاريخ,Пятрогліф,Maenengravadur,p...- published: 29 Apr 2012
- views: 318
- author: rndomn8
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The Stones Cry Out (2012) #10: The Rose Red City
The ancient Nabataeans were famous for their skill in rock carving. Petra, their capital s...
published: 17 Feb 2013
author: ZolaLevittPresents
The Stones Cry Out (2012) #10: The Rose Red City
The Stones Cry Out (2012) #10: The Rose Red City
The ancient Nabataeans were famous for their skill in rock carving. Petra, their capital southeast of the Dead Sea is the "rose red" city, known for its magn...- published: 17 Feb 2013
- views: 347
- author: ZolaLevittPresents
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Mada'in Saleh 2013-0039
Mada'in Saleh is one of the best known archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia, located in Al...
published: 09 Mar 2013
author: Ioannis Xatzikonstantinou
Mada'in Saleh 2013-0039
Mada'in Saleh 2013-0039
Mada'in Saleh is one of the best known archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia, located in Al Ula (previously known as Dedan), some 400 kilometers north of Al M...- published: 09 Mar 2013
- views: 349
- author: Ioannis Xatzikonstantinou
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Nabataean Gate
Clemens Reichel, Associate Curator, World Studies, Royal Ontario Museum, describes how the...
published: 13 Jul 2012
author: Royal Ontario Museum
Nabataean Gate
Nabataean Gate
Clemens Reichel, Associate Curator, World Studies, Royal Ontario Museum, describes how the Bosra was controlled by Nabataean empire and then it became a Roma...- published: 13 Jul 2012
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- author: Royal Ontario Museum
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Jordan - Palace of the Pharaoh's Daughter (Nabataean Temple) at Petra
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera
zahigo25@walla.com 9726905522 tel
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published: 25 Apr 2014
Jordan - Palace of the Pharaoh's Daughter (Nabataean Temple) at Petra
Jordan - Palace of the Pharaoh's Daughter (Nabataean Temple) at Petra
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera zahigo25@walla.com 9726905522 tel סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522 My name is Zahi Shaked In 2000 I became a registered liscenced tourist guide. My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land. Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity. In order to fulfill this "calling" in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters) Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, "glide" over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water and "see" the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be inplanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.- published: 25 Apr 2014
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Nabataean Water Drain Tunnel at Petra - Jordan
A tunnel built by the Nabataean people at Petra in Jordan to combat that large amount of w...
published: 13 May 2012
author: rndomn8
Nabataean Water Drain Tunnel at Petra - Jordan
Nabataean Water Drain Tunnel at Petra - Jordan
A tunnel built by the Nabataean people at Petra in Jordan to combat that large amount of water that use to flow through the area. Nabataeans,Nabateans,Nabate...- published: 13 May 2012
- views: 197
- author: rndomn8
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Nabataean Facades and Burial Tombs at Petra
Exploring two different types of Nabataean Facades and Burial Tombs at Petra in Jordan. Fa...
published: 01 Aug 2012
author: rndomn8
Nabataean Facades and Burial Tombs at Petra
Nabataean Facades and Burial Tombs at Petra
Exploring two different types of Nabataean Facades and Burial Tombs at Petra in Jordan. Facade,façade,واجهة المبنى,Frontera,Fasad,Фасад,Фасада,Façana,Fasáda,...- published: 01 Aug 2012
- views: 109
- author: rndomn8