Ad Deir, Rock-cut tomb in Petra, Jordan
The facade of Ad Deir measures 47 meters in height and 48 meters in width, featuring a central tholos crowned by a stone urn.
The Nabataeans constructed this monumental structure during the first century AD, incorporating both Hellenistic and Mesopotamian architectural elements into its design.
Religious ceremonies and community gatherings took place in the flat area before the structure, while the interior chamber contains evidence of early Christian activity.
Visitors need to climb 800 steps on a steep path through sandstone cliffs to reach Ad Deir, requiring approximately 40 minutes of walking time.
The interior consists of a single square chamber with a deep niche framed by pillars, illuminated solely by light entering through an 8-meter-high doorway.
Location: Al-Betrā'
Inception: 1 century
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: sandstone
Part of: Petra
Address: 8CQJ+79X, Uum Sayhoun, Jordan Uum Sayhoun
Opening Hours: Monday-Tuesday 07:00-19:00; Wednesday 00:00-00:00; Thursday-Sunday 07:00-19:00
GPS coordinates: 30.33823,35.43093
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37
Jordan's historical sites and natural reserves include ancient temples, medieval castles, deserts, mountains, and biblical locations. The diverse landscapes stretch from the depths of the Dead Sea to the peaks of Dana's mountains, passing through the red sandstone cliffs of Petra and the coral waters of Aqaba. This territory preserves the traces of Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, and Ottoman civilizations.
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