Landmark
Great Temple (Petra)
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The Great Temple is one of Petra's largest and most impressive structures, covering over 7,000 square meters. Despite its name, it may have served as a civic or religious assembly hall rather than a traditional temple. Visitors can explore a grand staircase, a lower courtyard with colonnades, and a small theater that once seated hundreds. The complex's sophisticated water channels and monumental proportions highlight Nabataean engineering prowess. Excavations have uncovered fragments of elephant-headed capitals and other ornate decorations, underscoring its ceremonial importance.
Don't miss
- Climb the monumental staircase to the upper terrace for a view of the complex.
- Sit in the restored theater and imagine ancient gatherings.
- Look for carved elephant-head capitals among the ruins.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Great Temple (Petra)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inFrom Amman: Petra and Wadi rum Private/Group Full day Tour5★ · 677 travelers12–14 hoursFree cancellationFrom$80 per personSee dates →
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