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Qasr al-Bint
Qasr al-Bint
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Qasr al-Bint
Qasr al-Bint is an ancient temple located in the Nabataean city of Petra in Ma’an Governorate, southern Jordan. The construction of the temple dates back to the 1st century AD, and it is distinguished by its architecture, unlike the method of carving in rocks that was prevalent in the city of Petra. The temple was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985 as part of Petra.
Site Information
Country: Jordan
District: Ma’an Governorate
Category: Ancient Temples
Site History: 1st Century AD
Oldest Culture: Nabataean
Later Cultures: Nabataean
Site Features: Nabataean Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Petra
Date of Inscription: 1985
Exact Location
Elevation: 890 m
UNESCO
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