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The Petra Altar

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Introduction: At the highest point of the small hill on the western side of Petra stands an altar, which was a site for religious ceremonies conducted by the Nabataeans and also offers the most ideal vantage point to overlook the entire city of Petra. The stone chamber originally used for preparatory religious rituals has now been converted into a museum, displaying pottery, sculptures, … unearthed in Petra from the Nabataean and Roman periods.

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The Petra Altar

Introduction: At the highest point of the small hill on the western side of Petra stands an altar, which was a site for religious ceremonies conducted by the Nabataeans and also offers the most ideal vantage point to overlook the entire city of Petra. The stone chamber originally used for preparatory religious rituals has now been converted into a museum, displaying artifacts such as pottery, sculptures, iron, copper, and glassware unearthed in Petra from the Nabataean and Roman periods. The exhibits leave a deep impression on visitors.

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