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Nabataean Trail

On the footsteps of the Nabataeans, from the Red Sea via their legendary capital Petra to the north

Petra

Petra

In-depth information and photo tours of the ancient Nabataean capital, showing highlights, hidden gems, walks and trails also off the beaten track.

Siq al-Barid - Little Petra

Siq al-Barid - Little Petra

Deep canyon with remarkable rock-cut buildings and unique murals, which was part of an important Nabataean trading base, 6 km north of the centre of Petra.

Nabataean Temple

Nabataean Temple

Nabataean temple in Wadi Rum dedicated to the goddess Allat, with a palatial residence and luxury bath complex nearby.

Khirbet edh-Dharih

Khirbet edh-Dharih

Nabataean temple on the King’s Highway. Site of the carved façade displayed in the Jordan Museum. Adjoining village ruins.

Khirbet et-Tannur

Khirbet et-Tannur

Nabataean temple ruins atop of Jabal et-Tannur north of Tafila. Important pilgrimage place from the 2nd cent. BC to mid-4th cent. AD.

Nabataean hall

Nabataean hall

Nabataean exhibits from different sites, and information about the society and architecture of the Nabataeans. Part of the visual informative tour through The Jordan Museum in Amman.

Nabataean reservoir

Nabataean reservoir

Built by the Nabataeans in Wadi Faynan, continued in use through the Roman and Byzantine periods.

History of Petra and the Nabataeans

History of Petra and the Nabataeans

Chronological account of facts and figures on the history of Petra and the Nabataeans, from early settlement to the present.

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