Ridge Church, Petra

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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. It was a square structure with two rows of pillars running down the middle of the church building which supported the roof and was built over two separate family tomb chambers. The relationship between the church and tombs is unknown. A semi circular sanctuary was built at the end of the main chamber. The church also included a small building with a fountain. This building, with a greek inscription dated to the 4th or 5th centuries, indicated the fountain was built to honor a figure from a prominent military background. ()

Coordinates: 30°19'54"N, 35°26'38"E

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Ridge Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miSE
Narrow walkway through rock walls
Siq, Petra
18 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...
0.8 miSE
Historical place, Ruins
Al-Khazneh, Wadi Musa
21 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...
~1130 ftSW
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Great Temple, Petra
6 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...
0.5 miS
Theater, Ancient Roman architecture
Petra Theater, Wadi Musa
13 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.
~1440 ftSW
Temple
Qasr al-Bint, Petra
7 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...
0.9 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Ad Deir, Petra
24 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...
~380 ftSE
Ruins, Church
Byzantine Church, Petra
2 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 miS
Memorial
Tomb of the Roman Soldier, Petra
20 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.
0.7 miS
Mountain
Jebel al-Madhbah, Petra
18 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.
0.7 miS
Temple
Temple of the Winged Lions, Petra
18 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.
~1520 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Temple
Al-Khazneh, Petra
8 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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Which popular attractions are close to Ridge Church?

Nearby attractions include Byzantine Church, Petra (2 min walk), Great Temple, Petra (6 min walk), Qasr al-Bint, Petra (7 min walk), Al-Khazneh, Petra (8 min walk).