Qasr al-Bint, Nabataean temple in Petra, Jordan.
The stone temple rises 23 meters high with walls constructed using a combination of limestone blocks and juniper wood beams.
Built around 30 BCE, Qasr al-Bint served as the main temple of Petra and remains one of few free-standing structures in the ancient city.
The temple incorporates Nabataean architectural elements with Hellenistic influences, reflecting the trade connections of this civilization across the Mediterranean region.
Visitors can access the temple ruins through the main colonnaded street of Petra, following the path past the Great Temple complex.
The building's earthquake-resistant design uses wooden beams between stone courses, allowing the walls to flex during seismic events.
Location: Ma'an Governorate
Part of: Petra
GPS coordinates: 30.32970,35.44030
Latest update: May 16, 2025 16:36
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