Petra the ancient city…

Petra is an ancient city, the capital of Idumea (Edom), later the capital of the Nabatean kingdom. It is located on the territory of modern Jordan, at an altitude of more than 900 m above sea level and 660 m above the surrounding area, in the Arava Valley, in the narrow Siq Canyon.

Ad-Deir, a monastery carved into the rock at the top of a cliff, is a huge building about 50 m wide and over 45 m high. Judging by the crosses carved on the walls, the temple served as a Christian church for some time.

Later, after the researchers dug out the space under the monastery, they discovered the tomb of one of the Nabatean kings.