العربية
中国
Français
Deutsch
Ελληνική
हिन्दी
Italiano
日本語
Português
Русский
Español
Title:
Global Treasures PETRA Jordan
Description:
GTR-DVD-1234 - Between the Gulf Of Akaba and the Dead Sea, close to Wadi Musa, the "Valley Of MOSES" in the heart of Jordan and hidden beyond near impenetrable mountains, is the fascinating and mysterious ancient city of Petra. Its strategic location at the junction of six important caravan routes, including the famous Incense Road, brought much prosperity to the city. The almost two kilometre long Siq follows the dried out riverbed of the Musa whose course was redirected by the Nabnataeans in order to protect their capital from dangerous flood waters. A canal that follows the Siq around two metres above ground is a fine technical masterpiece that was also created by the Nabataeans. There are only two routes that lead to the rocky city of Petra a narrow mountain pass in the northwest and, to the east, the sometimes two hundred metre deep Siq Gorge. It is believed that the Treasury, carved out of solid rock walls, was built in the first century B.C. It is the main landmark of the ancient Nabataean metropolis. Six splendid columns form the lower part of the atrium that in common with most of the architecture here has been exceptionally well-preserved. Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.
Author:
TravelVideoStore
Tags:
PETRA, Jordan, adventure, culture, destination, landmark, travel, log,
Global Treasures PETRA Jordan
Description:
GTR-DVD-1234 - Between the Gulf Of Akaba and the Dead Sea, close to Wadi Musa, the "Valley Of MOSES" in the heart of Jordan and hidden beyond near impenetrable mountains, is the fascinating and mysterious ancient city of Petra. Its strategic location at the junction of six important caravan routes, including the famous Incense Road, brought much prosperity to the city. The almost two kilometre long Siq follows the dried out riverbed of the Musa whose course was redirected by the Nabnataeans in order to protect their capital from dangerous flood waters. A canal that follows the Siq around two metres above ground is a fine technical masterpiece that was also created by the Nabataeans. There are only two routes that lead to the rocky city of Petra a narrow mountain pass in the northwest and, to the east, the sometimes two hundred metre deep Siq Gorge. It is believed that the Treasury, carved out of solid rock walls, was built in the first century B.C. It is the main landmark of the ancient Nabataean metropolis. Six splendid columns form the lower part of the atrium that in common with most of the architecture here has been exceptionally well-preserved. Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.
Author:
TravelVideoStore
Tags:
PETRA, Jordan, adventure, culture, destination, landmark, travel, log,
Popular searches: Cuba, Scuba Diving, Skydiving, Dubai, Niagara Falls, Rainforest, Surfing, Snowboarding, Sandboarding, Pyramids, Everest, Stonehenge, Bear Grylls
Related Videos:
 | Global Treasures Taj Mahal India GTR-DVD-1021 - Taj Mahal, India Islamic architecture's most beautiful building, the Taj Mahal, is located on the southern shore of the Jumna Rive close to Agra in Northern India. This mighty mausoleum was built on the orders of the Mogul King, Shah Jehan, for his favourite wife. Surrounding an inner core of stone, the Taj Mahal is mainly of brick construction encased in marble. The marble was transported from quarries about 300 km from Agra and in addition to its richly decorated, precious ... |
 | Famous "Lost" City of Petra, Jordan, Raiders of the Lost Ark Check out the famous "lost" city of Petra, Jordan, where ancient buildings are carved into the rose-red sandstone. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was filmed here, and you can't help but feel like Indiana Jones as you explore it. |
 | Global Treasures TEOTIHUACAN Mexico GTR-DVD-1027 - The ruins of the ancient Mexican capital, Teotihuacan, remain a mystery to scientists to the present day. Little is known about the former historic rise and fall of this first major city on the American continent. During its heyday, Teotihuacan extended over an area of more than 20 square kilometres and ruled over a city-state that was larger than that of Ancient Rome. It is believed that the origins of this impressive city date back as far as the second century BC Four large ... |
 | MIT Sloan Petra (Jordan) Visit 2005 A day-trek to the secret rock city of Petra in central Jordan as part of the 2005 MIT Sloan Israel Trek. |
 | Terra Mystica PALMYRA Syria TMT-DVD-120 - PALMYRA The ancient city of Palmyra is located in the Tadmur Oasis in the very heart of the Syrian savannah. Surrounded by arid desert it was once a proud and pulsating trading metropolis and everywhere can be seen relics of a bygone age that was full of myth and mystique. The influence of the legendary oasis city grew due to it having been regarded as a province of Rome. The Romans soon recognized the strategic importance of Palmyra as it was a vital centre of trade in the ... |
 | Petra - Jordan بترا -- الأردن (HQ Video) - Omar Khayrat On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV (9 BC to 40 AD). Masters of water technology, the Nabataeans provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modelled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El-Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture.... |
 | Petra, Jordan A travel video about Petra, the eighth wonder of the world. |
 | Petra, Jordan--The Rose-red City half as old as Time Twenty-three hundred years ago, traders traveling to China were preyed upon by Nabatean raiders from the hidden city of Petra. There was only a single deep, narrow pass into the city, running for a mile through the mountain and surrounded by high walls--attackers were easily repelled. The massive temples shown were Royal burial tombs. |
 | Global Treasures BOSRA Syria GTR-DVD-1237 - Around a hundred and fifty kilometres south of the Syrian capital of Damascus, and located amid the fertile Nuqra Plains, lie the ruins of Bosra. The rural atmosphere of the surrounding landscape can also be felt within the ancient city as sheep and goats graze between the ruins that back to various epochs. The Bahira Basilica is a legendary place. According to legend it was here that the monk, Sergius, introduced the Prophet Mohammed to Christianity and described to him his ... |
 | Bedouin salesman in Petra-Jordan A bedouin in Petra, Jordan, selling guns and camel eggs in just about any language |
Popular searches: Cuba, Scuba Diving, Skydiving, Dubai, Niagara Falls, Rainforest, Surfing, Snowboarding, Sandboarding, Pyramids, Everest, Stonehenge, Bear Grylls
