High Place of Sacrifice, Ancient offering site at Jebel al-Madhbah, Petra, Jordan.
Two stone obelisks measuring seven meters in height mark the entrance to a 65-meter-long platform situated atop Jebel al-Madhbah mountain.
The Nabataean civilization constructed this sacred location between the first century BCE and third century CE for conducting ceremonial offerings to their deities.
Stone benches surrounding the central altar provided seating for participants who gathered to witness religious ceremonies and engage in communal feasts.
Reaching the summit requires a steep 50-minute climb from the Street of Facades, or a longer path starting at Qasr al-Bint lasting up to three hours.
The site features an intricate system of channels carved into the rock, designed to manage water rather than sacrificial fluids during ceremonies.
Location: Al-Betrā'
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Part of: Petra
Address: 8CFW+2Q6, Wadi Musa, Jordan Wadi Musa
GPS coordinates: 30.32194,35.44694
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:38
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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