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

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