Petra
Title
Petra
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
November 3, 2016
Creator2
Allen, Will (photograph)
Work Type
Built Environment
Date
2015
Work Location
Jordan (nation)
Petra (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Nabatean
Hellenistic
Subject
abandoned cities
Description
View of rock formations some with man-made openings near the entrance to Petra, an ancient city in Jordan. "Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges. It is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture,"--UNESCO World Heritage site.
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
WA118
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