Petra - Exploring the Amazing Rock City of Jordan
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
- Petra, also known as the Lost City or the Red Rock City, is an ancient Nabatean holy city, carved into the rocks in southern Jordan. It’s an amazing place to see in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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On Day 6 of our trip to Jordan, we woke up in the morning, had breakfast at our hotel, and continued on to the gates of Petra. The entrance ticket price of visiting Petra is 50 JD ($70.23), which is on the pricey side, but well worth it to visit this incredible city. Before going into the gates, I stopped on the outside and purchased a keffiyeh (4 JD ($5.62), the traditional Middle Eastern checkered cloth headdress. After that, I was ready to go and explore Petra!
When you see pictures of Petra, at least in my case, you can’t really tell how big it is, or the scale of it - it’s not just one building on tomb, but it’s an entire city, spread out through the red rocks of Petra, through canyons and valley and rock mountains. So it’s a huge site that can take a full day, or even many days (if you had the time) to explore. So rather than just going to see a single attractions, Petra is like walking into a historical amusement city, full of surprises, mountains to climb, and ancient tombs to explore. Just for a bit of history, Petra was built by the ancient Nabateans, likely somewhere around the 300 BC date range. The Nabateans were a nomadic Arabian tribe who were specialist in trade, especially across the Arabian desert. They would run camel caravans and trade to lands across the desert, and due to their incredible desert and sky skills, they could navigate the desert and not only survive, but thrive. They made a fortune trading frankincense and myrrh, and doing so, they made a fortune. Similar to the ancient Egyptians, when the Nabateans became very wealthy, they started to think more about their after-life, and so they decided to build tombs within the rocks of Petra. At first I was thinking that the sites of Petra were temples or houses, but the majority, especially the fancy ornate rock carving at Petra are all tombs. The city of Petra eventually became deserted, and it was hidden for about a thousand years, before being rediscovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812.
After entering the Rock City, you first walk through a slot canyon, which was the main roadway leading directly into the center of Petra. You can either walk, or they also have horse chariots if you want to ride. One of the most famous tombs at Petra is known as the The Treasury (Al Khazneh), which was named so because some people believed there was treasure hidden high in the rock above it. The Treasury, also a tomb, is one of the best preserved and most incredible things to see when you visit Petra. The tombs are carved directly out of the side of the red rock mountains, and what’s really interesting is that the Nabateans were influenced by many different civilizations, as one can tell from the construction. The Treasury has lots of Greek influence, along with Arab and local Middle Eastern details as well. We continued hiking, and visiting many more of the tombs around Petra. Another famous place to see in the city is The Monastery (Ad Deir), which requires a hike that took about 45 minutes. The Monastery looks remarkably similar to the Treasury, but it’s just three times the size. There are some incredible views, and from The Monastery, you can do some more small hikes to get some wonderful views of the rugged mountain rocks.
For dinner we headed to a restaurant in town called Al Qantarah - a nice restaurant housed in a rock building. Along with some fantastic fresh fish, that the owner of the restaurant had caught himself, we also had a main dish of lamb and rice cooked in a claypot. The lamb was amazingly tender and the rice was fragrant. Dinner was the best way to end an incredible day tour exploring the fascinating city of Petra.
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It's so true about Jordanians being so hospitable and kind.
dude I wish the television network would pick you up you would make a great show multiple seasons your talent with the food arts and culture
+jesse ruiz If he did that then the network would make him do it there way...and I think way he does it is more informative...I am just saying..hehe
+jesse ruiz Only if the channel gave him full control of the show, Like the editing and all of that, Mark's videos and vlogs are just out of this world he really knows how to keep you entertained throughout the video, Plus he doesn't forget that the majority of the people are watching the channel just to explore cuisines so he doesn't loose focus on that.
I'm with marie on this.
+jesse ruiz absolutely ....
THEY WOULD MESS HIM UP HE NEEDS TO KEEP DOING IT THIS WAY UNLESS HE GETS EVERYTHING HE WANTS IN THE AGREEMENT FOR NETWORK SHOW
jesse ruiz agree!
Jordan is simply one of the most beautiful countries
Great video of Petra, thank you.
I have never been but it's one of the places I wanted to see very much. Mark wiens needs his own travel show on television. His personality is so endearing.
Sorry Saudi is the best esp... right Haql, Duba , any town along Red Sea
Such a bullshit
The most beautiful is Somalia. Friendly peOple. Especially in Mogadishu
My country is Amazing.. Everything in Jordan is awsome; food , people, places.. Good effort to show this great country .. Hello from Jordan 🇯🇴🇯🇴
My respect and regards to Fadi for being such an excellent host and tour guide for this entire trip. What an amazing and fantastic effort he did.
And to Ying for her increased participation in front of the camera, We do very much appreciate that extra effort knowing you prefer not to be so exposed.
Mark ! another fabulous video of the highest standard in what must have been difficult at times, What a magnificent journey you and your team took us on.
very well said
Nick Gillon Well said!!
Couldn’t agree more. He is amazing indeed! One of the best hosts so far, even after seeing all of recents Mark’s videos. So respectful and calm. Maybe he is not in the video blogging business.
Most of the recent hosts eg in Mexico and some other places, all they want is to get advertised via Mark, which is ok of course, but first respect and show some professionalism and then you can promote your work as well… in a more collaborative way.
Anyway. Great videos from Mark and his wife,amazing experience they are offering now that we cannot travel.
food brings people together, instead of fighting wars, we should be cooking food and sharing together, the Jordanian friends are so good
long as your throwin them dollars to em.
min tha if only we can live that simply beautiful way
ixlr8 don’t forget that the Jordanian Dinar is stronger than the dollar is
I do miss Jordan.... desde México... from Mexico with love
Come visit my friend ...you all are most welcome
David d yo También 😫
Jasmin Shahzada hola Jasmin entonces eres mexicana ¿
Mí amigo siempre eres bienvenido en Jordania
Hola from Jordan ❤
You are a free sponge spirit with capacity to absorb so much culture and make it stick on you!Wow!
my mouth was literally watering when you took a bite of the fish and the lamb..
petrolian carp.yum
i could take that lamb and some golashas and get on the top of that canyon.
I felt really emotional watching this.. (I dont know why) but oh wow Petra is just amazingly breath taking and to think how it was made so beautifully detailed so many many years ago without modern technology. Wow, I'm blown away. Hopefully I am lucky enough to visit there one day.
+DionneCollette Awesome to hear that, glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
Hi beautiful
Wow! I've never heard about Petra before and fell in love with it. I wish I could go there one day!
Greetings and much love from Tashkent, Uzbekistan!
It is magnificent. The hike to the treasury is downhill and fairly easy. The hike back out to the parking lots was not so easy for me at 63 yrs. Fortunately, there is rescue by golf cart, for a fee. Jordan is a rugged country. A must see is Wadi Rum, which I enjoyed more. They filmed the Mars scenes there for the movie The Martian. I would do that part again
Just returned from a tour of Petra and Jordan on 2/24/2020, totally agree warm friendly people and good food. Love your site Mark
Great series. And thanks to the Jordanian Tourism Board for inviting you. Great food and lots of ancient sites worth seeing.
+Wayne Samuel Thank you Wayne!
Marvellous Mark. You make me feel like we are there with you. Thank you so much!
+Kitty Shore i know right ...
I'm sure many are already aware, but Petra is where the end of INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE was filmed (at least the outside scenes).
IM JORDANIAN & proud❤️
me too
me three
***** youre not jordanian then
***** just stfu idc
***** are*********** "nor i need" ???
stfu and go learn english
Petra looks amazing and I would love to visit it one day. Thanks Fadi for setting up Mark & Ling with mouth watering foods and cool places to visit.
+Carol Midani Thank you for watching Carol!
Fantastic narration!I love to see mark eating food.When he relishes food,he inclines to his right,bending a little.It's a fantastic view to watch.Thanks mark for your fantastic VDOs.
Petra is so amazing and beautiful I really feel like crying
Everything about this video is so cool. Awesome video Mark and Ying.
Ying is so pretty, i dont think i ever saw her wearing makeup, she also dresses modest, natural beauty
I was there 4yrs ago a fantastic place and I would go back again , a great video
Awesome..... Jordon is absolutely amazing !!!!! Definitely a place I would like to visit..... The food looks very delicious..... And, the people are so warm and friendly..... ✨
+Kim McManus Thank you Kim, hope you can visit, the people were very friendly.
I cant help but smile watching your videos :) you are so positive and passionate about food. Loved watching your trip to our beautiful Jordan! 🇯🇴 God bless
I loved this series!!! Amman and Petra in Jordan are definitely bucket list places to visit. :)
being a jordanian and a foodie living in Amman, this is a very well made video series... thumbs up mark!
It's so amazing and fascinating how these people long time ago were able to carve out of the rock with such precision with just simple tools. So cool! Hope I can visit Jordan someday!
Those people were a lot more advanced then we thought.
Humans is a race with amnesia, we're missing a big part in our history or so called history.
@@bunsomite must be aliens... LOL
I really love all of your videos Mark.but I love those with ur visit to the middle east because it shows the other part that the western media doesnt show about that place the culture, the hospitality, the history and the kindness of the people there who welcome everyone and take pride in their welcoming traditions
Love this series!! It's teaching me so much about a place I did not know anything about!!
Love to see the area and the food looks fantastic!! Keep up the good work!!
+Colleen Kubricht Thank you very much Colleen!
Beautiful country with amazing landscapes. The color of the rocks is stunning
this is my kind of trip, authentic food and ancient wonders. really want to visit Jordan soon. Thanx, MArk!
take alot of money so u wont be an infidel.
Love alla of it .So unbelievable...Meals look pretty amazing, mouth watering
I'm in love with Jordan (and Fadi haha). This country will definitely be on my list of places to visit
Vamos la! :)
I live in Jordan 🙂✌🏻️
+Daniela Prata Thank you Daniela!
+Mark Wiens when are you gonna come to nepal again?
+Mark Wiens Hi Mark I love your videos I been watching you since the beginning 2015, your amazing! I have one question what camera do you use for vlogging and recording the food I really need one
Your face when you eat is hilarious 😂 Love it! Thank you. I've been there ✨️✨️✨️
This video series is getting better and better. Thanks Mark, Ying and the Jordanian Tourist Board. Good work.
Iam actually from Jordan but live in on their place I went to Petra this year and saw everything and it’s soooooo cool and amazing and also iam glad that u discovered my country
Your channel is the most valuable channel in my subscription box .. I just love what you do! .. Keep it going! :)
This vlogs beauty was stunning. Petra is now on my bucket list for sure.
Petra was astonishing!!!! Can't wait to see the next video.
+jackie sandoval petra is were islam was created nabatean=arab
+Jiftuq the nabateans lived from 106 - 169 bc ( as wikipedia says ), and came to existence in 608 - 609
+Sparkels * islam
+jackie sandoval Thanks Jackie!
I use to work with someone originally from Jordan and he always traveled back and forth ..now I know why !! Jordan is very interesting !!
Thank you to the Jordan Tourism Board, Fahdi and the Jordanian people. Poor Ying was so out of breath for the 'tea' shot....and she looked positively exhausted at the final dinner. Hope y'all got to fly first class back to home so she could sleep on their fabulous planes. Have watched first class/business class of many airlines lol...but a dream for me ;-( Thanks everyone!!!! And the outtakes you have been doing at the end are priceless!
truly incredible . I went to Egypt this year and loved it. I'd love to go to Jordan as well !!
Hi beautiful
Since im pregnant I'm watching your videos 😂😂😂 oh mannnnnnn I want eat allllll the food you are showing us
(3 years later)
How’s the child?
Ying was also pregnant in this video 😊
how about your child now :D
i guess im asking the wrong place but does someone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account?
I stupidly forgot the account password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me
@Graham Mario Instablaster ;)
it still has to be fascinating to be in such an ancient land and to see such architecture still standing God be the glory always!!!
i am very happy that you like my country , i am feeling good
I'm really loving everything about Jordan: the food, the culture/people, the history, and the beauty.
I would love to go there one day!
Your guide was so good. It looked like and amazing trip with amazing food.
Petra - now that's a bucket list destination!
So good Mark. I've seen pictures of Petra, but seeing a video (in HD!) is fascinating.
Tobyn Manthorpe I totally agree, I was truly impressed by the entire presentation.
Tobyn Manthorpe Has e
one of the very best vlogs you have ever done Mark I have been watching the whole series on Jordan, Jordan is on my bucket is on my bucket list
+leila hellier Thank you Leila!
Another great series, Mark. Also nice to see a little more of Ying. Thanks for posting.
+K Noeth Thank you!
Absolutely stunning!
Petra is such a cool looking place, I'd love to visit there someday!! Funny you mention parsley being refreshing, aside from being used as a garnish to fill a plate, it used to be commonly eaten after a meal to refresh and cleanse the palate! Really awesome video once again, thank you so much for sharing your adventures!!
+Trevor Park Jones Thank you very much Trevor
Thank you for sharing this video of Petra. I am a born again Christian and I always enjoy hearing about Petra.
My best video of your channel Mark,
This channel is a treasure, And I'm so in love with it :)
In this video you've proved that you are an excellent and magnificent food and travel presenter. Any producer who knows about you and doesn't sign you for your own show is a foul!
I'm just sad this series has ended. We loved the daily dose of your videos. Now we'll suffer a withdrawal syndrome. Thank you for taking us in this beautiful tour. We were totally enjoyed. 🌹🌹🌹
The series is not ending. 4+2 more days of food and travel to come. Check last Maqluba video beginning where +Mark Wiens mentions about it. Cheers! :)
+Hatas Engineer 😍👍🏻
+ghaida h Hey Ghaida, thank you very much for your support. Still have more videos all the way to Day 12!
Jordanian people seem so nice.
That’s what you think..😂
Wow!....very fascinating...will add Petra to my tour list....many thanks Mark
Oh my god my mouth was watering when you broke apart the lamb and fish! Makes me want to go to Jordan now! Can't wait for the Korea videos, keep up the amazing content Mark!
+FARLANDR Thank you!
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT !!! 👌👌👌
You deserve so many more subscribers :).
more 1.5 million ? that is alot - He is one of the top TH-camrs. Your face is priceless...
Healthyand anextraincome you dumbass, her comment was made one year ago.
That why she does not know much about him. He is very famous and very successful.
shake head eat and smile. what a gig.
Thank you Mark for the detailed video. We are planning a visit to Jordan this EID break. Your video is definitely helping us plan better. We love watching you eat Jordan's food.
I loved this video! I am sorry I didn't go to Jordan when I was in Egypt 4 years ago.
I love how we've seen a bit more of Ying in recent videos. She always looks so happy and it brightens my day 😊
So beautiful!! Would like to visit one day!!
yes, Petra looks spectacular!!!! OMG, must visit Jordan. I can't wait to taste all that delicious food!
very nice, first day I made hummus and eggplant dip, second day tahini sauce, arabic bread and chicken, and tomorrow I will try the turn over pot, zucchini dip.
get a blt.
Another beautiful day or two in Jordan - enjoying your travels one video at a time
Makes me want to go to Jordan even more great vid
Fish looked great at the end...and the lost city looks absolutely amazing.
Petra looks amazing, but the ticket is very expensive!
Epic14Games you can get a Jordan pass which includes tickets to Petra and tons and tons of landmarks in Jordan
How can anyone give this video a thumbs down? Mark and Jordan rock.
+jbemt1 Thank you!
Places like this make me want to travel and not stay in one place!!
MimiTruongMay98 i live there and i never get bored
This Jordan series has been absolutely fantastic! The culture, the people, the food, the sights, the history...beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Continued blessings and safe travels to you and Ying.
+GracefulJoy Thank you very much!
Thank you for sharing this Mark, Jordan is now on my bucket list
petra is magnificent, gonna add that to my bucket list
fooul is eated by bread mark :)
its an amazing dish but not perfectly cooked at hotels
you should try some of authentic fooul from street places
there is many kind of fooul's out there with different kitchen background cook style
egyptian , sudanian , lebanon's saudian , dont miss it out :)
+LoOoDa DWOZ Thanks!
+ Mark Weins what an amazing trip you and Ying took to Jordan. The history of that country is so rich and the food is simply amazing. I honestly would kill myself on all that hummus and delicious veggie plates/ salad. Thank you for sharing this trip with us. Can't wait to see where you take us to next.
loved the Jordanian hospitality
Mark, what a wonderful tour of Petra, I would not ever get to that part of the world and its interesting to see these great columns and walls. How people lived so long ago and now its for tours through the paths of history. The delicious food is food I would love to taste with all the spices. Thank you Mark.
Oh no!!! Jordan series done? Damn! I've just bought parsley and tomatoes to make taboulleh. And I've got a half eaten pot of hummus. How am I going to eat them whilst watching your Jakarta series?
lol 😂😂👏🏼
😂😂
+leenee loo funny
wait, Jakarta? he had visited Indonesia already? need to watch it!
it's easy , i can learn u how to make taboulleh :P
Thanks for filling in the gaps! Just returned from Petra and although we had a local guide, your comments really fill some of the history, tradition and especially the local food!
omg.. jordanian hospitaliTEA
Them mountains and that temple look astonishing. Food looks good too.
MARK- Since you are so close, contact the TURKEY Tourism Board!!!!!! Just a suggestion, but it might prove fruitful!!
+TheSpritz0 Thank you very much, I will try to do more with tourism boards, Turkey would be awesome!
I have been praying there last year. It's beautiful.
this is my country😍
nice
PETRA! One of my dream places to visit.
Love, love this video.
ive been there in petra last time i was working in aqaba power plant construction
From Hawaii to Kenya, Ethiopia to South east Asia, Japan hv been watching your vlogs, all of'em and watching this now is so educational and ur videography and editing is so up level now Mark. Like some one sd in ur comments before, high time for you to start a feature on Thai tv now. Well done is half begun man. Stay blessed always.
+Raja Bindra Thank you very much Raja, really appreciate it.
mashallah I hope I vesit in Jordan
I wish you had more subscribers I feel like so many ppl are missing out on your fascinating videos!
amazing! will you visit any farms that grow all the amazing, fresh produce in such a dry land
That´s a question i make to myself. Cheers
alots of that fresh fruite and veggies farms located in Jordan valley where there is Jordan river
simple cooking for a simple life .... the southern part of jordan that Petra belong to is hard rock mountains desert kind of area... the basket of food in jordan is in north HORAAN plains which given most Roman Empire most there wheat and the west Part of jordan by river of jordan which has a fertile land ...
In middleeast lots of countries have two weathers hot and cold in same times whic is rare lol but in yemen u can drive 1 houres and u will be in desert another 1 houres and u will be in green cold land
Dear, This dry land or part of it, the northern part in particular, belongs to the Fertile Crescent! The most fertile part in the Middle East.
Hallo Mark and Ying!Petra the Lost City is great.
Amazing what people were able to build at the time.
Great video and a nice guide by Petra.
All dishes looked delicious. The fish and the lamb marvelous.
+joschi jogi Thank you Joschi!
my country
inshallah one day I will. Will you show me around ? :)
+Javed Mohamed ofc bro u must welcome
I did enjoy my time in your country!
Javed Mohamed ذ
Thanks Mark for this exciting trip of Petra, I love your culinary odysseys, and this detour of Petra added a novel spice to an overall delectable experience.
"I'm just gonna take a full spoonful... of nuts."
Morris thank goodness he didn't say mouthful instead
Jordanian food is perfect.
This video makes my mouth water!
How could u eat so much n stay fit !!?
Exactly, I was wondering the same!