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Petra

Al-Bydra
Jordan300 BCE106 CENabataean — Roman30.33, 35.45
About the site

Capital of the Nabataean Kingdom. Controls trade routes mentioned in the Bible, and the 'Sela' rock fortress is linked to Edomite history.

Principal findings
  • iThe Treasury (Al-Khazneh)
  • iiNabataean tombs
  • iiiWater management system
  • ivTemple of the Winged Lions

Excavators — Bruno Dunschede