Petra Theater, Wadi Musa

#2 among attractions in Wadi Musa

Theater, Ancient Roman architecture

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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. The theater's auditorium consists of three horizontal sections of seats separated by passageways and seven stairways to ascend. The theater could accommodate a number of approximately 8500 people, more than the estimated number of Amman theater. Petra Theater follows similar architectural patterns of Roman theaters, which enhances superior acoustics. ()

Coordinates: 30°19'29"N, 35°26'49"E

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Wadi Musa Jordan

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

Nearby attractions include: Siq, Al-Khazneh, Great Temple, Qasr al-Bint.

~1250 ftSE
Narrow walkway through rock walls
Siq, Petra
7 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...
~1720 ftSE
Historical place, Ruins
Al-Khazneh, Wadi Musa
9 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...
0.4 miNW
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Great Temple, Petra
10 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 miNW
Temple
Qasr al-Bint, Petra
14 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...
1.3 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Ad Deir, Petra
34 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...
0.4 miN
Ruins, Church
Byzantine Church, Petra
11 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.
~1590 ftS
Memorial
Tomb of the Roman Soldier, Petra
8 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.
0.5 miN
Church
Ridge Church, Petra
13 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.
~1040 ftS
Mountain
Jebel al-Madhbah, Petra
6 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.
~1020 ftS
Temple
Temple of the Winged Lions, Petra
5 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.
0.5 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Temple
Al-Khazneh, Petra
13 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 Petra Theater?

Nearby attractions include Temple of the Winged Lions, Petra (5 min walk), Jebel al-Madhbah, Petra (6 min walk), Siq, Petra (7 min walk), Tomb of the Roman Soldier, Petra (8 min walk).