church of Petra
Al-Betrā'
church building in Petra, Jordan
Contents
11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the elevated ecclesiastical heart of ancient Petra. I am delighted to be your guide through this extraordinary complex of Byzantine places of worship. …
Listen in the app2The Ascent from the Cardo: Transitioning Through Time
Our journey begins down here near the ancient city center, just north of the Colonnaded Street, widely known as the Cardo. As you stand here, feeling the crunch of the dusty red gravel beneath your sturdy shoes, take a moment to…
Listen in the app3The Petra Church Atrium: Under the Protective Awning
Having completed our ascent, we now stand before the primary structure of this complex, widely known as the Petra Church. The first thing that undoubtedly catches your eye is the large, modern, tent like awning stretching…
Listen in the app4The Basilica Nave: The Heart of the Cathedral
We now cross the threshold and stand in the very center of the Petra Church, within the expansive space known as the nave. Architecturally, this building is a classic example of a large, triple aisle basilica. …
Listen in the app5The Floor Mosaics: A Canvas of Faith and Nature
Now, I invite you to lower your gaze to the ground, specifically to the side aisles flanking the central nave. Here lies the true treasure of the Petra Church: its exquisite, lavish floor mosaics. …
Listen in the app6The Archive Room: The Discovery of the Petra Papyri
As we move toward the northeastern corner of the Petra Church complex, we enter a small, seemingly unassuming set of rooms attached to the main basilica. While this space lacks the visual grandeur of the mosaic adorned aisles, it…
Listen in the app7The Blue Chapel Exterior: Egyptian Granite in the Desert
Let us now exit the main complex of the Petra Church and walk a short distance along the ridge to the adjacent, smaller structure known as the Blue Chapel. As we approach this building, the visual contrast with the surrounding…
Listen in the app8The Blue Chapel Interior: Serenity and Elephant Capitals
Step past the towering granite columns and enter the intimate space of the Blue Chapel's interior. Immediately, you can sense a distinct shift in the atmosphere compared to the grand, sweeping basilica of the Petra Church we just…
Listen in the app9The Ridge Church Exterior: A Commanding Prospect
We now face our final, short climb. Follow the path upward from the Blue Chapel, ascending to the very crest of the hill. …
Listen in the app10The Ridge Church Interior: Echoes of a Domed Basilica
Step across the threshold and into the vast, open expanse that was once the interior of the Ridge Church. Unlike the Petra Church below, there is no protective awning here. …
Listen in the app11Closing
As our tour of the Petra churches concludes, let us take a moment to stand near the edge of the ridge, looking back down over the complex we have just explored and the ancient city beyond. We have journeyed through a highly…
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What is church of Petra?
church of Petra is a place in Al-Betrā' with 11 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 | Heritage |
| Story sections | 11 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.3307, 35.4444 |
| Last updated |
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