High Place of Sacrifice
Al-Betrā'
temple
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, esteemed travelers and fellow students of antiquity, to our comprehensive acoustic journey through one of the most remarkable archaeological landscapes on our planet. Today, we embark on a profound exploration of Petra,…
Listen in the app2The Amphitheater and the Trailhead
As we delve deeper into the heart of Petra, we arrive at a magnificent structural marvel that anchors the valley floor, the great Nabataean amphitheater, often colloquially referred to by visitors as the Colosseum. Carved…
Listen in the app3The Winding Nabataean Staircase
We are now midway through our arduous ascent, navigating the steep, winding path that snakes precariously up the mountainside. You are currently climbing toward an elevation of approximately one hundred and seventeen meters above…
Listen in the app4The Twin Obelisks of Dushara and Al-Uzza
At last, the steep walls of the staircase fall away, and we emerge onto a remarkably flat, expansive platform carved directly into the mountaintop. This plateau represents a staggering feat of Nabataean engineering. …
Listen in the app5The Sacrificial Altar of Al-Madbah
We now arrive at the absolute focal point of our journey, the sacrificial altar itself, known in Arabic as Al-Madbah. Positioned at the highest prominence of the site, overlooking the vast, sweeping landscape below, this grand…
Listen in the app6The God Blocks and Votive Niches
Surrounding the central altar, you will notice a series of rectangular recesses and carved niches set into the natural rock walls of the plateau. As we step away from the primary sacrificial basin, let us examine these intimate,…
Listen in the app7The Panoramic Viewing Plateau
Let us now carefully walk toward the precipitous edge of the platform to experience the panoramic viewing plateau. Please mind your footing, as the drop here is severe and entirely unprotected by modern barriers. …
Listen in the app8The Wadi Farasa Descent and Lion Fountain
Having absorbed the majestic energy of the summit, it is time to begin our return journey. However, rather than retracing our steps down the steep staircase we ascended, we will take a different route to complete our…
Listen in the app9Closing
Our descent brings us back to the valley floor, completing our arduous but profoundly rewarding circuit of the High Place of Sacrifice. As we stand once again amidst the towering ruins of the civic center, take a moment to look…
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What is High Place of Sacrifice?
High Place of Sacrifice is a place in Al-Betrā' with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Al-Betrā' |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.3219, 35.4469 |
| Last updated |
