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Petra, Jordan

Top things to do in Petra

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

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Beidha (archaeological site)

A Neolithic village with remarkably preserved stone houses, offering a glimpse into early settled life over 9,000 years ago.

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Ed-Deir, Petra

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A colossal rock-cut monastery perched high in the mountains, larger and more imposing than the Treasury.

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Landmark

Great Temple (Petra)

The Great Temple is a vast Nabataean complex likely used for ceremonial or administrative purposes, featuring grand stairways.

Sight
Sight

Jebel al-Madhbah

Jebel al-Madhbah, believed to be the biblical Mount Sinai, offers summit ruins and panoramic views over Petra.

Religious site
Religious site

Mount Hor

A mountain traditionally identified as the burial place of Aaron, brother of Moses, with a shrine at its summit.

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Landmark

Mövenpick Resort Petra

A luxury hotel at the entrance to Petra, offering upscale accommodations and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

Museum
Museum

Old Petra Museum

Houses Nabataean sculptures and artifacts from the Petra region, offering insight into the ancient city's history.

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Landmark

Petra Pool and Garden Complex

An elaborate water feature and garden complex showcasing Nabataean engineering and luxury.

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Landmark

Qasr al-Bint

Qasr al-Bint is a remarkably preserved Nabataean temple dedicated to the goddess al-Uzza, standing tall in Petra.

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Sight

Siq

A dramatic, winding gorge of towering cliffs that forms the grand entrance to the ancient city of Petra.

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Landmark

Temple of the Winged Lions

A Nabataean temple dedicated to the goddess Atargatis, known for its distinctive winged lion capitals.

Religious site
Religious site

Tomb of Aaron (Jordan)

A revered shrine atop Mount Hor, sacred to Muslims, Christians, and Jews, marking the traditional burial place of Aaron, brother of Moses.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Wadi Musa

The modern town adjacent to Petra, with hotels, restaurants, and shops serving visitors to the ancient site.

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Landmark

Wu'ayra Castle

A Crusader fortress ruin perched on a hilltop, offering commanding views of Petra and the surrounding canyon landscape.

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Landmark

Al-Khazneh

Petra's most iconic monument, a towering facade carved directly into rose-red sandstone cliffs.