Monastery of Petra

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:monastery
gptkbp:architectural_style Nabataean architecture
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Nabataeans
gptkbp:built gptkb:Nabataeans
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:sandstone
1st century AD
gptkbp:contains a large courtyard
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Jordan's heritage
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:discovered_by 1812
gptkbp:features large facade
gptkbp:function gptkb:religious_site
gptkbp:has multiple chambers
gptkbp:has_been_restored in recent years
gptkbp:height approximately 50 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important archaeological site
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Monastery of Petra
gptkbp:influenced_by Hellenistic architecture
gptkbp:is a major tourist attraction
gptkbp:is_accessible_by footpaths
Siq
gptkbp:is_considered_to_be one of the largest monuments in Petra
gptkbp:is_displayed_in a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985
gptkbp:is_famous_for its monumental architecture
gptkbp:is_known_for its impressive facade
gptkbp:is_located_near the city of Ma'an
gptkbp:is_notable_for its intricate carvings
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:the_New7_Wonders_of_the_World
the Seven Wonders of the World
the Petra National Park
gptkbp:is_recognized_as a cultural landmark
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by gptkb:mountains
a desert landscape
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of Jordan's ancient history
gptkbp:is_visited_by gptkb:archaeologists
tourists from around the world
gptkbp:known_as Ad Deir
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Jordan
gptkbp:notable_for its rock-cut architecture
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Petra_archaeological_site
gptkbp:preserved_by Jordanian government
gptkbp:used_for religious ceremonies
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 1 million
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nabataean_people
gptkb:Nabatea
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6