Tomb of the Roman Soldier, Petra

Name: Tomb of the Roman Soldier
Address: Petra, Jordan

#6 among attractions in Petra

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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. Although its façade is its most recognizable feature—with three carved figures inset between columns—the tomb complex consists of several different architectural elements with varying degrees of preservation. In addition to the tomb façade, there is an associated courtyard, the remains of several two-story buildings, rock-cut rooms, a triclinium, and several large cisterns. The main building phase of the tomb complex took place during the third quarter of the 1st century AD. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°19'14"N, 35°26'42"E

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Tomb of the Roman Soldier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1860 ftNE
Narrow walkway through rock walls
Siq, Petra
9 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...
0.4 miE
Historical place, Ruins
Al-Khazneh, Wadi Musa
10 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...
0.6 miN
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Great Temple, Petra
15 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...
~1590 ftN
Theater, Ancient Roman architecture
Petra Theater, Wadi Musa
8 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.
0.7 miNW
Temple
Qasr al-Bint, Petra
18 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...
1.5 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Ad Deir, Petra
38 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...
0.7 miN
Ruins, Church
Byzantine Church, Petra
18 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.
0.8 miN
Church
Ridge Church, Petra
20 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.
~900 ftNE
Mountain
Jebel al-Madhbah, Petra
5 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.
~760 ftNE
Temple
Temple of the Winged Lions, Petra
4 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.
0.6 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Temple
Al-Khazneh, Petra
17 min walk • Al-Khazneh is one of the most elaborate temples in Petra, a city of the Nabatean Kingdom inhabited by the Arabs in ancient times.

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Nearby attractions include Temple of the Winged Lions, Petra (4 min walk), Jebel al-Madhbah, Petra (5 min walk), Petra Theater, Wadi Musa (8 min walk), Siq, Petra (9 min walk).