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Hotels 5* in Petra
Marriott Hotel 5* The Petra Marriott Hotel is situated on a steep sloping site overlooking the dramatic and picturesque Petra valley...........From 130$ per room....... (more details and special rates)	Movenpick Resort Petra 5* The Mövenpick Resort is located directly at the entrance to the city of Petra. Easily reached by bus or car from Amman or Aqaba. The hotel has 183 rooms (including 2 royal suites, 4 executive suites and..........From 145$ per room................(more details and special rates)
Taybet Zaman Village 5* An authentic early Jordanian village houses; 130 guest houses and a royal suite, all with private bathrooms, air conditioned and heated and tastefully furnished to compliment the village style and setting. All rooms will feature satellite TV, direct dial telephone, mini-bar; hairdryers, and room safes........From 100$ per room.........(more details and special rates)	Beit Zaman Hotel 5Grand Mercure Petra Beit Zaman*, opened September, 2000, is a renovated authentic XIXth century village, known as Khirbet Al Nawafleh, in Wadi Musa, transformed into this deluxe resort. .......From 100$ per room..........(more details and special rates)
Movenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel 5* Located on a hillside at 1400 meter altitude, with spectacular view over the great rift valley. 10 minutes from the entrance of city of Petra, the capital of ancient Nabateans is a world treasure, Petra is a marriage of natural and man-made wonders on an awsome scale, an entire city was carved out of the highly-colored mountains .........From 100$ per room.........(more details and special rates)	Crowne Plaza Petra Hotel 5* Situated just 100 meters from the gateway to Petra, the Crown Plaza is the perfect place from which to explore this ancient Nabatean capital. Set in landscaped grounds with panoramic views over the mountains, the Petra Forum offers visitors excellent facilities, comfort and unmatched hospitality.........From 115$ per room.........(more details and special rates)
Hotels 4* in Petra
Grand View Hotel 4* Grand View Resort is a 5-star hotel in Petra - Jordan, offering an incomparable birds eye-view of the marvelous rock-carved rose red city of Petra and the fascinating landscape surrounding it. Located at the mountain peak with cliff-top view of this magical and mystical place, directly facing Mount Hor with a spectacular view of Aaron’s Tomb, makes staying here truly an unforgettable once in a life time experience.........From 100$ per room..........(more details and special rates)	Petra Panorama Hotel 4* The Panorama hotel is situated on a hill overlooking Petra with breathtaking views of mountain, plain and sea, only 5 minutes drive from the entrance to the ancient city of Petra. Located just 200 meters from the resort centre of Petra means guests are within easy reach of all amenities........From 95$ per room.......(more details and special rates)
Kings Way Golden Tulip Hotel 4* Welcome to the heart of one of the ancient civilizations in the land of Jordan, within the Kings' Highway, inhabited by numerous empires for several thousands of years. The Golden Tulip Kings' Way is located next to the famous Moses Springs, 4 km from the amazing rose-red city of Petra. A modern 4-Star hotel, we are equipped with..........From 125$ per room........(more details and special rates)
Hotels 3* in Petra
Guest House Hotel Petra 3* Situated just 100 meters from the gateway to Petra, the Petra Forum Guest House is the perfect place from which to explore this ancient Nabatean capital. Set in landscaped grounds with panoramic views over the mountains, the Petra Forum offers visitors excellent facilities, comfort and unmatched hospitality.........From 80$ per room.........(more details and special rates)	Petra Palace Hotel 3* Petra Palace Hotel is fully air-conditioned and has eighty three elegantly furnished guest rooms which overlook the scenic Petra mountains wile other overlook a beautifully done garden where the heated swimming pool is located all rooms are air conditioned and...........From 75$ per room...........(more details and special rates)
Edom Hotel 3* The Edom Hotel is an ideal starting point for your tour of Jordan. From Amman, the capital of Jordan it's about three driving hours, from Aqaba it's two driving hours to Petra and the Edom Hotel. The hotel is 200 meters away from the main entrance of Petra. Featuring 135 air conditioned rooms we offer double, single and s.......From 75$ per room........ (more details and special rates)	Amra Palace Hotel 3* The Three Star Amra Palace Hotel is wonderfully located at the heart of the city, the hotel is minutes away from the main shopping areas and the entrance to the ancient city of Petra. All 70 super deluxe rooms equipped with a central air conditioning , mini bar, a telephone, satellite colored TV with 25 channels , hairdryers. Private bathroom & shower........From 75$ per room..........(more details and special rates)
Petra Inn Hotel 3* Just few steps away from the entrance to the Magnificent Nabatean city of Petra, with Beautiful view of the red-rose Mountains...........From 75$ per room.........(more details and special rates)	Oscar Hotel 3*.........From 75$ per room.....(more details and special rates)
Silk Road Hotel 3* Silk road hotel is a three stars hotel located at the main tourist street and only three~ minute walk from the main gate to Petra actually you can view the gate from your own room the hotel and restaurant from a part of a (complex) building which provides several tourist facilities : car rental taxi service souvenir shops barber.......From 80$ per room.......(more details and special rates)	Al Anbat Hotel 3* Alanbat I 3KM far from the min city of Petra Alanbat II & III are 400 Ms far from the shopping centre and from Petra.....From 70$ per room...(more details and special rates)
Candles Hotel 3* A very warm welcome from Candles Hotel in Petra. Candles hotel was established in 1997 located right at the entrance of the ancient city of the Nabateans. We have made every effort to bring you the very best in service and facilities. In doing so, we have given our best thought to ..........(more details and special rates)	Sella Hotel 3* Sella Hotel is a three stars hotel located in the most beautiful location in Wadi Musa overlooking the gorgeous mountain and valleys of Petra........(more details and special rates)
Hotels 2* in Petra
Qasr Al Bint Hotel 2* The Qasr Al Bint is a small family-run hotel in Petra, only 1.5km from the main entrance to the ancient city. Comfortable guest rooms, friendly service and free Wi-Fi are all on offer in a convenient city location. ....(more details and special rates)	Valley Stars Inn Hotel 2*Valley Stars Inn is located in the heart of the historic centre of Wadi Musa City. It is 1.5 km from the main gate of Petra. ............(more details and special rates)

Hidden behind an almost impenetrable barrier of rugged mountains, the rock-carved city of Petra is full of mysterious charm. The approach through the cool gloom of the Siq, a long narrow gorge whose steeply rising sides all but obliterate the sun, provides a dramatic contrast with the magic to come. Suddenly the gorge opens into a natural square dominated by Petra's most famous monument, the Khasneh, whose intricately carved facade glows in the dazzling sun.

More facades beckon the visitor on until the ancient city gradually unfolds, one monument leading to the next for kilometer after kilometer. The sheer size of the city and the quality of beautifully carved facades is staggering and leads one to reflect on the creativity and industry of the Nabateans who made Petra their capital more than 2,000 years ago. From their capital at Petra the Nabateans had established an elaborate network of caravan routes which brought spices, incense, myrrh, gold, silver and precious stones from India and Arabia, to be traded onto the west.

From the wealth they acquired, they adorned their city with palaces, temples and arches. Many that were freestanding have largely disappeared but many were carved into the rock i.e. the treasury, the monumental tombs and the high place of sacrifice. These still remain today in a condition of perfection so staggering that you feel you must have entered a time wrap. Petra is an enchanting place that captivates and excites the senses. Its overwhelming size, rich textures and stunning surroundings create an ambiance almost impossible to describe.

As you set off from the City's entrance gate, at this stage the valley is quite wide and open. This section is the approach to the narrow gorge and is know as Bab Es-Siq, gateway of the Siq. The first monuments you pass are the curious Djinn Blocks, a cluster of three freestanding rock cubes just to the right of the track.
Continuing along the path you come to the Obelisk Tomb, carved out of the cliff. At one point the passageway goes from a wide breach to a dark chasm not more than a few feet across. Suddenly in the space of a few footsteps, you get your first glimpse of Petra's most fabled achievement, El-Khazneh (the Treasury), which looms up in the brilliant sunshine, carved from the rock, defiled by man.

At the outer siq's widest point a gully runs abruptly off to the south. The path takes you to the high place: an ancient Nabatean sacrificial site with an Altar cut from the rock. For those who can stand the strenuous climb, the sweeping view of Petra is well worthwhile.

Past the altar the track continues leading to the garden Tridinium (the garden temple complex). There are two freestanding colonnades, in front of which are a remnants of a shrine. Continuing on, one passes dozens of wall niches, before arriving at the Roman Soldier's Tomb, and a further Triclinium.

Petra has dozens of sacred sites. On a windswept ridge high above the city, the Nabatean people extolled their gods at the High Place known as El-Madbah in Arabic. In an area known as the street of facades, many classical Nabatean ruins can be seen.

The Outer siq makes a sudden turn northwards and leads to the Roman Theatre which was built in typical Roman style. The substantial building Qasr El Bint Faroun (Palace of the Pharoa's daughter'), demonstrates that the Nabateans were capable of creating freestanding buildings.

Petra's second most spectacular construction after the treasury is El-Deir (The Monastery). For a feeling of Petra's immensity and the sheer power of the rock, the trip is essential.

Across from the Qasr El Bint a jumbo of steps lead up to Petra's Museum. The room housing the small collection is the most monumental exhibit of all.

The giant red mountains and vast mausoleums of a departed race have nothing in common with modern civilization, and ask nothing of it except to be appreciated at their true value - as one of the greatest wonders ever wrought by Nature and Man.

Although much has been written about Petra, nothing really prepares you for this amazing place. It has to be seen to be believed.

Often described as the eighth wonder of the ancient world, it is without doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. It is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago, turning it into an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome.

Entrance to the city is through the Siq, a narrow gorge, over 1 kilometer in length, which is flanked on either side by soaring, 80 meters high cliffs. Just walking through the Siq is an experience in itself. The colors and formations of the rocks are dazzling. As you reach the end of the Siq you will catch your first glimpse of Al-Khazneh (Treasury).

This is an awe-inspiring experience. A massive façade, 30m wide and 43m high, carved out of the sheer, dusky pink, rock-face and dwarfing everything around it. It was carved in the early 1st century as the tomb of an important Nabataean king and represents the engineering genius of these ancient people.

The Treasury is just the first of the many wonders that make up Petra. You will need at least four or five days to really explore everything here. As you enter the Petra valley you will be overwhelmed by the natural beauty of this place and its outstanding architectural achievements. There are hundreds of elaborate rock-cut tombs with intricate carvings - unlike the houses, which were destroyed mostly by earthquakes, the tombs were carved to last throughout the afterlife and 500 have survived, empty but bewitching as you file past their dark openings. Here also is a massive Nabataean-built,

Roman-style theatre, which could seat 3,000 people. There are obelisks, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets, and high above, overlooking the valley, is the impressive Ad-Deir Monastery – a flight of 800 rock cut steps takes you there.

Within the site there are also two excellent museums; the Petra Archaeological Museum and the Petra Nabataean Museum both of which represent finds from excavations in the Petra region and an insight into Petra's colourful past.

A 13th century shrine, built by the Mameluk Sultan Al Nasir Mohammad to commemorate the death of Aaron, the brother of Moses, can be seen on top of Mount Aaron in the Sharah range.

Inside the site, several artisans from the town of Wadi Musa and a nearby Bedouin settlement have set up small stalls selling local handicrafts, such as pottery and Bedouin jewellery and bottles of striated multi-coloured sands from the area.

It is not permitted for motorized vehicles to enter the site. But if you don’t want to walk, you can hire a horse or a horse-drawn carriage to take you through the one kilometre Siq. For the elderly and/or handicapped, the Visitors' Centre, close to the entrance of the Siq, will issue a special permit (at an extra fee), for the carriage to go inside Petra to visit the main attractions. Once inside the site, you can hire a donkey, or for the more adventurous, a camel - both come with handlers and take designated routes throughout the site.

Petra was first established sometime around the 6th century BC, by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundations of a commercial empire that extended into Syria.

Despite successive attempts by the Seleucid king Antigonus, the Roman emperor Pompey and Herod the Great to bring Petra under the control of their respective empires, Petra remained largely in Nabataean hands until around 100AD, when the Romans took over. It was still inhabited during the Byzantine period, when the former Roman empire moved its focus east to Constantinople, but declined in importance thereafter.

The Crusaders constructed a fort there in the 12th century, but soon withdrew, leaving Petra to the local people until the early 19th century, when it was rediscovered by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812.

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