Petra

Jordan312 BC (Nabatean capital)Various
LocationJordan
Built312 BC (Nabatean capital)
SizeVarious
Built ByNabateans

About Petra

Called the Rose City for the color of the stone. Half-built and half-carved into the rock. The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) is the most famous facade, seen in Indiana Jones. An advanced water conduit system supported 30,000 people. Forgotten by the Western world until 1812. Over 800 monuments and features have been carved into the rock.