Petra Archaeological Park, Jordan
Dublin Core
Title
Petra Archaeological Park, Jordan
Subject
Immovable Culture Heritage
Description
Unearthed from Jordan's rose-red sandstone cliffs, Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whispers the tales of a lost civilization. This ancient Nabataean city, flourishing over 2,000 years ago, boasts unique architecture carved directly into the rock face. Nicknamed the "Rose City" for its natural hues, Petra is a testament to the Nabataeans' remarkable engineering and artistry.
Beyond the iconic Treasury, with its intricate facade seemingly rising magically from the mountain, lies a network of passageways, tombs, temples, and an amphitheater. Here, the ingenuity of the Nabataeans is evident in their complex water management system, allowing this desert city to thrive for centuries.
Digital interpretation in Petra Archaeological Park to be addressed is SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, particularly by protecting cultural heritage (Target 11.4) through reduced wear and tear from virtual tours, and by promoting sustainable tourism practices (Target 11.b) through enhanced visitor flow management, improved accessibility with VR/AR for all, and increased visitor awareness and education about the site's significance.
Source
is51102024
Contributor
lt99@st-andrews.ac.uk
Language
English
Type
Site
Identifier
987
Date Submitted
27/04/2024
Date Modified
04/27/2024 12:16:42 pm
Extent
cm x cm x cm
Spatial Coverage
current,30.56063498633056,35.79895019531251;
Europeana
Europeana Data Provider
Petra Archaeological Park, Jordan
Europeana Type
TEXT
Site Item Type Metadata
Institutional nature
Archaeological
Place
Jordan
Prim Media
2062
Contact
lt99@st-andrews.ac.uk
Collection
Citation
“Petra Archaeological Park, Jordan,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/2061.
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