Little Petra, Petra

Name: Little Petra
Address: Petra, Jordan

#14 among attractions in Petra

Vernacular architecture, Historical place

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Little Petra, also known as Siq al-Barid is an archaeological site located north of Petra and the town of Wadi Musa in the Ma'an Governorate of Jordan. Like Petra, it is a Nabataean site, with buildings carved into the walls of the sandstone canyons. As its name suggests, it is much smaller, consisting of three wider open areas connected by a 450-metre canyon. It is part of the Petra Archeological Park, though accessed separately, and included in Petra's inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is often visited by tourists in conjunction with Petra itself, since it is free and usually less crowded. ()

Local name: بيضا Length: 1476 ftCoordinates: 30°22'30"N, 35°27'4"E

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Little Petra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Siq, Al-Khazneh, Great Temple, Petra Theater.

3.6 miS
Narrow walkway through rock walls
Siq, Petra
92 min walk • The Siq is a breathtaking gorge that serves as the main entrance to the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, a testament to nature's artistry and human ingenuity. This narrow passageway, hemmed in by towering cliffs, stretches for about 1.2 kilometers and leads directly...
3.7 miS
Historical place, Ruins
Al-Khazneh, Wadi Musa
94 min walk • Al-Khazneh, often referred to as The Treasury, is a breathtaking ancient structure carved directly into the pink sandstone cliffs of Wadi Musa in Jordan. This historical landmark, renowned for its Hellenistic architecture blended with Eastern traditions, is one of the...
3.2 miS
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Great Temple, Petra
83 min walk • The Great Temple of Petra, a breathtaking historical landmark nestled in the heart of Jordan's ancient city, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the Nabataeans. This archaeological marvel, believed to have been constructed around the 1st century BC...
3.5 miS
Theater, Ancient Roman architecture
Petra Theater, Wadi Musa
89 min walk • Petra Theater is a first century AD Nabataean theatre situated 600 m from the centre of Petra. Substantial part of the theater was carved out of solid rock, while the scaena and exterior wall were constructed.
3.2 miS
Temple
Qasr al-Bint, Petra
82 min walk • Qasr al-Bint, nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the Nabataeans. This monumental structure, believed to have been built in the 1st century CE, is one of the few freestanding buildings in...
2.8 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Ad Deir, Petra
72 min walk • Ad Deir, also known as The Monastery, is an awe-inspiring historical landmark tucked away in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. This monumental structure is carved directly into the pink sandstone cliffs, exemplifying the architectural prowess of the Nabateans who...
3.1 miS
Ruins, Church
Byzantine Church, Petra
79 min walk • The Byzantine Church at Petra is a prime example of monumental architecture in Byzantine Petra. It sits on elevated ground in the city center, north of the so-called Colonnaded Street.
3.8 miS
Memorial
Tomb of the Roman Soldier, Petra
97 min walk • The Tomb of the Soldier, also called the Tomb of the Roman Soldier, is one of the best-preserved tombs in the ancient city of Petra.
3 miS
Church
Ridge Church, Petra
78 min walk • The Ridge Church is one of several churches in the ruined city of Petra, Jordan. The Ridge Church is thought to be the oldest church building in Petra, built on the ridge overlooking the city in the 3rd or 4th century built of Nabatean and Roman material.
3.7 miS
Mountain
Jebel al-Madhbah, Petra
94 min walk • Jebel al-Madhbah is a mountain at Petra, Jordan, at whose peak there is a large Nabataean ritual site centered around an altar.
3.7 miS
Temple
Temple of the Winged Lions, Petra
94 min walk • The Temple of the Winged Lions is a large Nabatean temple complex located in Petra, Jordan, and dated to the reign of King Aretas IV.