Petra Audio Guide
Explore Petra with Stanza's guided offline audio tour.
About the Tour
Petra is an ancient rock-cut historical city and archaeological site in Jordan. Famous for its intricate architecture carved directly into sandstone cliffs, it served as the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom.
What you will hear
Al Khazneh
Known as 'The Treasury,' this 1st-century BC masterpiece is Petra's most famous facade, carved as a tomb for King Aretas IV.
The Masterpiece from Above
The creation of this massive facade was a feat of pure engineering genius, accomplished by craftsmen who began their work at the very top of the cliff.
Temple of the Winged Lions
A majestic temple overlooking the city center, named for the unique column capitals featuring winged lions.
Temple of the Winged Lions
This sacred complex, named for its distinctive column capitals, offers a different perspective on Nabataean religious life.
Winged Lion Excavations
The area surrounding the temple reveals that this sacred site was also a bustling center for the city's perfume and incense trade.
Ad Deir
Often called 'The Monastery,' this is Petra's largest monument. Its remote location and sheer size make it the ultimate reward for the climb.
Ad Deir Facade
Admire the bold, simplified architecture of the Monastery's facade, a masterpiece of ancient engineering carved from a single mountain face.
Ad Deir
The towering 'Monastery' stands as the monumental climax of the Petra experience, dwarfing even the famous Treasury in both size and scale.
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