360 Virtual Tour №10. Ancient Petra, Jordan. City in the Rock

Imagine a city carved right out of the rocks. Welcome to Petra, an ancient city in Jordan. Petra is not just a city, but a real architectural masterpiece hidden among rocks and gorges. It was once the capital of the Nabataean kingdom and an important trading centre on the spice and incense route. What is so remarkable about Petra? Firstly, its unique buildings. The main attraction is the famous El Qasneh temple, or treasury. It is carved entirely out of the rock and impresses with its beauty and scale. The facade of the building is decorated with columns and sculptures. It seems like a palace from a fairy tale. And this is how it looks from the inside. Petra by Night is an evening light and sound show in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. It allows you to see one of the new seven wonders of the world in a special atmosphere, by candlelight and a projection show on the facade of the treasury. Secondly, the skill of ancient engineers who created a complex water supply system. In the hot desert, they managed to lay channels and build reservoirs to collect and store water. Interesting facts about Petra. The city has more than 2,000 years of history. It is called the Pink City. This is how the rocks look at sunset because of the special shade of sandstone. To get to Petra, you need to pass through the narrow Sikh gorge, which is more than a kilometre long. It is an impressive sight. High cliffs close overhead and the silhouette of the treasury gradually appears ahead. For a long time, the city was almost forgotten by the outside world and rediscovered by Europeans only in 1812. Today, Petra is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Middle East. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and in 2007 it was recognized as one of the new seven wonders of the world. Friends, thanks for watching. We are waiting for your comments and likes. See you!