Petra, Mystery Stone Walled City

LOST CITY OF PETRA had HUMAN CIVILIZATION DURING 500 YEARS, precisely SINCE THE WAR ENDED ON THE CROSS CENTURY AD-12

Located about 3-5 hours drive from the city of Amman, Jordan, there is a historical site. In fact, in 2007 the site became one of the seven wonders of the world. Historic heritage that is so beautiful and amazing it is called the City of Petra.

Petra in Greek means rock. Meanwhile, the Arabs called it alBitra. The archaeological site was located in a lowland flanked by mountains that form the wings. History of City of Petra was stated in the hadith narrated by Imam Bukhari.

The Hadith does not directly explain the City of Petra. However, it is called is the ancient Arabs called Anbath Ash-Sham. According to the book Al-Qamus al-Islami, the City of Petra is beautiful and amazing is Anbath AsySyam heritage - the ancient Arabs who lived in the Sinai Peninsula and Aaron.

The town became a center of caravan trade that traveled between Egypt, the Arabian Peninsula, and Syria. At the beginning of the emergence of Islam, according to Dr. Khalil Abu Syauqi in Athlas al-Hadith al-Nabawi, there are few relics Anbath nation that has been mixed with other nations.

"That said, civilization Anbath nation have this kind of writing (calligraphy) called Khath Nabthi," said Dr. Syauqi. City of Petra was lost from the human civilization for 500 years, precisely since it ended the Crusades in the 12th century AD

Lost city civilization was only known to the West in 1812. Swiss nationals are the adventurer named Johann Ludwig Burckhardt who re-introduce the city. Who knew of the existence of it is the Bedouins who live around the area.

The beauty and grandeur of the City of Petra is described by the BBC in a string of sentences, "This is one of 40 places to see before you die." Imagine, Petra is a unique city. The city was built in a way dindingdinding carve stone.

City of Petra is the symbol and protection techniques. The city was founded by digging and carving the rocks as high as 40 meters. No wonder, if the city was difficult to penetrate the enemy. Petra was known as the city is safe from natural disasters such as sandstorms.

The city was surrounded by mountains. One of them is having an altitude of about 1350 meters above sea level.
The highest mountain is called Mount Aaron (Jabal Harun) or Mount Hor or El-Barra.

Many believe that's on top of Jabal Harun Aaron died and was buried by the Prophet Moses. Prophet Muhammad was believed to have visited the mountain with his uncle Abu Talib during trading to Sham (Syria).

Arab tradition believes Petra is where the Prophet Musa (Moses) struck a rock with his stick until the water out of stones. In that city there is also the name of a place called Wadi Musa for a narrow valley in the region.

In the 14th century AD, a mosque built in its place with a white dome visible from many areas around Petra. That said, the Prophet Aaron arrived in the area when accompanied Moses brought his people out of Egypt from the pursuit of King Pharaoh.

Petra was founded six years before Christ. It is the capital of the Nabatean kingdom. Aretas IV was the King who built a unique and magical city. Spare Nabatean city of Petra to build irrigation systems extremely complex.
Civilizations that have hydraulic technology to lift water.

To feed its population, the city's tunnels and chambers have water to deliver clean water to the city. In addition, they are also very adept at making underground water tank to collect clean water that can be used when they travel far. Thus, wherever they are, they can make excavation for water lines to meet their needs for clean water.

At the end of the 4th century BC, the development of world trade helped create Nabatean tribes involved in world trade. World trade routes began to flourish in the southern part of Jordan and south of the Dead Sea. They then use their position of strategic housing as one of the world trade routes.

Nabatean tribe could eventually become a successful merchant with trade incense, spices, and ivory, among others, came from Arab parts of southern and eastern India. The strategic location to develop business and life, and secure to protect themselves from strangers, make Nabatean tribes decided to settle in the city of stone.

To maintain the prosperity that has been achieved, they collect customs duties and taxes to local traders or from outside the entrance to it. Nabatean tribes finally managed to create an international city a unique and unusual.

Over time, the City of Petra was inhabited by tens of thousands of residents and eventually developed into a city located in the path of trade because the distribution of goods between Europe and the Middle East. In 106 AD, the Romans annexed Petra thus weakening the role of trade channels.

Around 700 AD, hydraulic systems and several major buildings that support community life in the city was destroyed into rubble. Petra disappeared from the map of the earth at that time and just live the legend. Until finally found again in the 19th century AD

Source : Republika OnLine friday, 24th December 2010

Wow! There are 12 Abandoned Ancient City Residents Only Once

The world knows a number of city sites that have been abandoned. These archaeological sites scattered throughout the country. They reflect the cultural greatness and achievements of people living in the era. There are in prehistoric times, there are already entered the period of history.

National Geographic recently released again a few pictures 'lost city' on its homepage. The following cities are:

Petra, Jordan

This palace is carved on a stone hill. It is estimated that humans inhabit Petra since the 2nd century AD. In this National Geographic photo, the building known as the El-Deir. Archaeologists concluded that this building was once a shrine, before it turned into a church or monastery.

Machu Picchu, Peru

A city on the mountain. His discovery of horrendous world of archeology. In fact he only discovered 100 years ago. Until now archaeologists are still not sure what the city of Macchu Picchu this function. Because the Inca Indians who built it did not have a culture of writing and no written the remains.

Palenque, Mexico

This is the big city's first Mayan Indian nation. Located in the middle of dense forest in southeastern Mexico. Bordered by Guatemala. It is estimated that the Mayans already inhabit Palenque since 3000 last year. Throughout its history, the Maya and then build other large cities such as Tikal a cosmopolitan city in the category of its era.

Troy, Turkey

One of the most famous ancient city in history. Troy city shrouded in mystery, legend, and intrigue. Moreover, he appears in the story of the Iliad by the Greek poet, Homer. Found the remains of Troy in northwest Turkey in the 19th century by German archaeologist, Heinrich Schliemann. He dug in the city Hisarlik, instead discovered the Trojan. Trojan site was not a single site. City built on another city. There were nine different cities within a single site that has about 5000 years old.

Mohenjo Daro, Pakistan

One of the oldest cities in Asia and the world. Mohenjo Daro developed due to the Indus River flowed. He was discovered in 1921. Twin brother of this city, who is also elderly, is Harappa. Age of this city is estimated at 4,500 years. He is trading with other ancient city, Mesopotamia.

Palmyra, Syria

The city is known also as the name of Tadmor. The city is still holding an important role until the 19th century. The traders since 300 AD had to stop in Palmyra to rest before continuing the journey to Mesopotamia and Persia. The strategic location makes this city colonized by the Romans in early AD.

Tanis, Egypt

Tanis city including one of the most mysterious cities in the world. He never became the capital of ancient Egypt. In this city one of the most excited are the archaeological findings, the mummy of Egypt's royal family. These findings parallel valuable as finding Tutankhamun's mummy.

Great Enclosure, Zimbabwe

Cities in Africa are often referred to as one Astu city that appears in various holy books. Place Queen of Sheba. Archaeologists are still unable to conclude how far the role and function of this abandoned city. Evidence as result the town was built by the Shona tribe, tribal ancestral Bantu tribes about 1250 years ago. The city is rumored as the center of worship.

Nimrud, Iraq

Situated in northern Iraq, the city became the capital of the Assyrian Empire. Nations who feared in his time as cruel and bloodthirsty. Always menjajajh surrounding towns. Assyrians appeared in recorded history in the 14th century BC. They dominate the Iraq-Iran-Turkey and surrounding areas. Seizure of territory by its neighbors, Babylon, Nimrud slowly making residents abandoned around 612 BC. Residents moved to the city of Nineveh.

Persepolis, Iran

One of the largest ancient city and influential in world history. Persepolis was the capital of the Persian Empire. Persian empire was so big, they have four capital. Persepolis was built in 520 BC. The city is built with magnificent architecture and intricate. Decorated with silver and gold. High-quality sculpture sculptures are placed in each the remains. Persepolis and Alexander the Great conquered Persia fell. He set fire to this city to the ground. Now their remnants can still be enjoyed in Iran.

Stonehenge, England

Already hundreds of archaeologists trying to interpret what the meaning behind Stonehenge stone pile. But still, mystery still surrounds this symmetrical stone pile.

Mesa Verde, United States

On this hill, more than 600 holes like wells created by the Pueblo Indians or also known as Anasazi. They lived from 550 BC. They built stone house in the proof of this. The biggest house that was built to accommodate up to 250 people.

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Source: National Geographic