Mystic Ancient Petra Tour! See Its Amazing Sites, The Famous Treasury, & History! Wadi Musa, Jordan!

The Ancient City of Petra is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Jordan and even all the Middle East! It's considered one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See and tour this amazing site in this video.
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Contents:
0:00 - Intro
2:03 - Location
3:24 - History of Petra
9:31 - Sites of Interest
10:01 - 1. Spring of Moses, Rock Moses Struck in Anger
10:50 - 2. Petra Visitor Center/Museum
11:30 - 3. Djinn Blocks/God Blocks
12:06 - 4. Obelisk Tomb & Bab As Siq Triclinium
12:48 - 5. Al-Siq (Siq)
13:49 - 6. The Treasury (Khazneh)
15:09 - 7. Street of Facades
16:29 - 8. High Place of Sacrifice
17:33 - 9. Theatre
18:47 - 10, Royal Tombs
20:08 - 11. Nymphaeum
20:55 - 12. Byzantine Church
22:35 - 13. Temple of the Winged Lions
23:28 - 14. Colonnaded Street (Roman Cardo)
24:50 - 15. Great Temple
27:01 - 16. Qasr Al Bint
28:18 - 17. The Monastery
30:34 - 18. Mount Hor
33:06 - Bible Events at Petra
44:10 - Faith Lesson​
Location
1. Petra is located about fifty miles south of the Dead Sea and 170 miles southwest of modern Amman, Jordan. Located in the southwest of Jordan, near the town of Wadi Musa, the landscape surrounding Petra is stunning, with red, rocky mountains at the east of the Arabah Valley.
2. Ancient Petra’s main access is via a narrow crevice called the Siq, which winds for about a mile through mountainous terrain. The Siq provided an excellent natural defense for Petra’s inhabitants. Many moviegoers are familiar with the Siq and the Treasury Tomb of Petra, which were featured in the 1989 film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."
Historical Background
1. The name "Petra," which means "rock" in Greek, replaced the biblical name "Sela," which is Hebrew for "rock."
2. The first inhabitants of Petra were the descendants of Esau, called the Edomites. Esau moved to this area from the Negev region around 1900 BC, according to Genesis 36. Remains from early periods confirm that the Edomites occupied the area as well.
3. Around 400 BC, the Nabataeans, the descendants of Nebaioth, the firstborn of Ishmael, Abraham's firstborn son by Sarah's handmaid, Hagar, occupied Petra and made it the capital of their kingdom. The vast majority of what can be seen today was carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans. They became extremely wealthy and turned the city into an important location on a trade route that linked China, India, and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece, and Rome. Petra became so influential that it became the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom that stretched from Damascus to Petra and beyond.
4. The Nabateans, living and trading in Petra, soon accumulated significant wealth, and an envious Greek Empire attacked the city in 312 BC by Seleucid forces, who failed to seize the city. The Nabateans successfully fought back the Greek invaders by taking advantage of the city's mountainous terrain. The mountains effectively served as a natural wall, buttressing Petra. Under Nabataean rule, Petra prospered as a spice trade center that involved China, Egypt, Greece, and India. The city’s population swelled to around 30,000.
5. Because the Nabataean Kingdom was so prosperous, the Roman Empire set its sites on it. The Romans defeated the Nabataeans in 106 AD, and Petra became part of the Roman province of Arabia. It appears that around 200 AD, a flash flood caused catastrophic damage to the city, dealing it a major blow.
6. After the Roman Empire was divided in 330 AD, Petra was ruled by the Byzantine (eastern half of the Roman Empire) until Muslim occupation in the 7th century AD. In 363 AD, an earthquake destroyed many of its buildings, dealing Petra another blow. And again, in 551 AD, another earthquake struck, causing a significant population reduction. Christian churches and a large monastery were built here during the Byzantine period.
7. The Islamic invasion occurred in the 7th century, bringing Muslim reign to Petra.
8. Around 1100 AD, the Crusaders conquered the Muslims and built a fort and outpost at Petra. The Crusaders would occupy Petra until the latter part of the 12th century.
9. Due to changes in trade routes, earthquakes, and more, by the 14th century, Petra was completely lost to the West, and so it remained for around 400 years. Only a few nomads and locals inhabited the area.
10. Then, in 1812, a Swiss traveler, Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, persuaded his guide to take him to the site of the rumored lost city.
11. Excavations in 1993 revealed several more temples and monuments that provide insight into the ancient city's political, social, and religious traditions. In 1985, Petra was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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This was absolutely wonderful! I was blessed by watching and learned much. Praise our Holy God!

[@heavenbound45]

Great info. thanks for sharing you knowledge of Petra and especially of God's Word.

[@graceandglory1948]

Pastor, do you have a channel where you preach sermons? I would love to hear them as well as see these wonderful videos you present. Blessings..

[@mr.willywinker4u849]

Hope he does. He's an amazing speaker. The lord truly gave him a speaking gift. God bless. Praise the Lord were not worthy

[@HolyLandSite]

Not yet. Thanks for asking.

[@graceandglory1948]

@@HolyLandSite If God leads you in this direction, or to have a web site with sermons recorded, please do let us all know. Praying always for you and your ministry.

[@Auspicious777]

Very informative Lord bless your ministry. I like your the way you explain things.

[@user-nh6mx3nb7f]

I really enjoy your videos. Not only does it educate me, but you are so soothing it makes me feel peaceful. God blessed you with that gift along with knowledge.

[@mariamsaraj2460]

Wow!thanks for the video.This helps me to understand biblical history.

[@jasonstclair1329]

Awesome job producing this video!! Thank you.

[@lenagorbachev3778]

Thank you so much! Love listening to your movies. I was in Petra, but seems didn't see a lot of stuff... anyway thanks for the tour. God bless you!!!

[@jo9795]

I found you from Mississippi. Thank you. God bless you and your family.

[@hina-ta4408]

God bless 🙏🏻❤

[@gnarlynews5732]

Thank you. Holy land site. I noticed in the scripture in king James that Paran wilderness has mentioned seven times. Is that near Petra? Thank you totally enjoy your work I thank God In Christ for you. Brother. Love, grace and peace and all glory to God by Christ..

[@HolyLandSite]

Yes, the Paran wilderness is just west of Petra.

[@gnarlynews5732]

@@HolyLandSite That’s so interesting considering Exodus 4 and Revelation 11.4, Zechariah 4.11, Romans 11.24. thank you and about five or 6 miles north west of Jerusalem where Samuel is buried what is that place thank you. It has a spiral stairway where David met with the Gibeonites What is that place? Have you been there? Thank you again search great stone in KJV on Bible Gateway. That’s where I searched it. There are a few interesting results. Have you been to those places where the great stone is thank you.

[@momthatloves3985]

Thank you as always explaining our Biblical past! Have a blessed day! 😊

[@marieevenadeau8361]

God bless 🕊

[@HolyLandSite]

Thank you and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@angelabarnett6316]

Great video! Thank you for doing this video. Was in Petra in November 2022.

[@penninewayne1967]

It is nice to see my little clip of Aaron’s Tomb in the video. Brought back wonderful memories of Petra and the hike up to Mount Hor. Many thanks Take care ❤️🙏

[@kingdomrunt]

_I have spent the last several months reading & hearing about the place to where they will flee during the tribulation. THANK YOU for the free plane ticket! Maranatha_

[@judypayne6253]

Thank you so very much for this insight into ‘Petra’. Fills my heart with joy and anticipation in the soon fulfillment of the ‘end times prophecies’ which are recorded in the Word of God. He is True to His Word and will bring to pass All which He has spoken and promised.

[@Linda-lo4oy]

This was very interesting. I would love to visit there. Praying always for Israel. Praying for the body of Christ everywhere. Thank you for this lesson.

[@JupiterJane1984]

Thanks so much for this video Pastor Todd❤🙏🙏

[@HolyLandSite]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@GvaiFilms_Streaming19]

Thank you Pastor and the team for the wonderful video ❤ God Bless 🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@ElizabethMayo-sf4wg]

I really enjoyed this video. Your voice was just right; you didn't speak so fast that I couldn't follow. You were an excellent guide and teacher!! Thank you.

[@marshaharvey3823]

God willing I can visit someday. ❤🙏❤

[@HolyLandSite]

That would be nice. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@user-yu6ni5xf2b]

Petra looks amazing!

[@chewysherb]

I don't always comment since I mainly watch on youtube tv but I had to say this video is so interesting & informative! I was just talking with my mom wondering where the people in Israel will run to when the abomination of desolation is revealed & then you post this! This is going to be the place I think! & the ending about how our time is running out all that matters is getting right with the Lord. I needed that reminder. God bless you & thank you for your dedication to Him

[@sheenashafer2731]

Amazing awesome I would love to come and see it God willing

[@John3.3]

Amazing.

[@stevenhigby3512]

A real beautiful story thank you for sharing.

[@evangpatrice6529]

thank you beautiful

[@aprillemon9003]

Love watching your videos all the way from New Zealand. Thank you x

[@sharonspencer7483]

This is going to be one of my all time favorite videos on your channel…..thank you soooo much✝️🙏🏽❤️✝️ I learned so much. The maps made an enormous difference in my understanding of where theses locations actually were!!!!

[@franciscaalvesmachadoqueir9861]

Pastor muito sábio, obr por nos mostrar a cidade de Petra. Deus abençoe sua vida, e sua família, e todo sej ministério.

[@Acer-kz2eb]

Excellent ✝Presentation ~ 🌠Hallelujah🐫

[@statutesofthelord]

Very nice video until near the end. Understanding what Ron Wyatt discovered would help clear up confusion concerning the route of the Exodus etc. God bless you.

[@haloplanet1988]

Oh boy. New HolyLandSite upload. God bless.

[@m.murikipudiyehanu3590]

תודה לך הרב 💘

[@peterwiebewall5608]

Absolutely fascinating 😮

[@rc1983]

Magnificent!

[@dianahinkle7726]

Thank you for this video I enjoyed listening to thus help me to understanding this is amazing❤

[@karinecarde1254]

Oh thank you! What a beautiful your and explanation!

[@jonathanlee5185]

👍Thanks. Yes, I too am pleasantly surprised at just how often Petra is mentioned in the Bible -- and that Aaron is buried here. 👍

[@Mr_Bob_Loblaw]

Ive seen many docs on Petra, but this is the first time I’ve seen many of these features, and definitely the first time seeing many from those angle. Thanks for making this video!

[@Joyce51]

This is so beautiful!

[@vggalbraith5076]

The most informative video on petra I have seen. GOD BLESS YOU Pastor Todd. 🙏 ❤

[@HolyLandSite]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheRealTomahawk]

Very cool! Thanks

[@ontimethatsme]

Thank you.

[@HolyLandSite]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@giftsofYAH76]

Thank You so much. YAH blessings to you Pastor and this ministry.

[@beckywaldroop2716]

Amazing

[@yapness2293]

wonderfuel video tq

[@michellel3348]

Wow that’s amazing, thank you for such a great insight🕊❤️

[@paulusvanbeek3516]

awesome

[@huntingadventures1172]

Truly blessed thank you

[@peterwiebewall5608]

Greetings dearly beloved in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth ❤✝️🔥

[@ezkl9424]

The height of some of the water damage on some of the facades proves that at least those existed before the flood of Noah's day. The severe damage to some of them shows heavy saturation by water for a long period of time. Those facades in better condition are more likely the more recently carved.

[@fs3579]

Thank you Sir Pastor Todd. Very interesting. Could you please tell me? How many miles is it from the visitor's entrance to the Cardo? Why doesn't the Gailiee flood or drain out down to the dead sea if it is so much lower? Why didn't the inhabitants of Petra hide/store their bibles too like the Essene?

[@HolyLandSite]

It's almost 2 miles from the visitor center to the Cardo. The Sea of Galilee does drain into the Dead Sea. And it very well could have been that the Christians at Petra did hide Scriptures somewhere.

[@caroldelaney4700]

I love the journey it was brilliant. Unfortunately I didn’t agree with the last building. The muslin influence is far too late to be of interest. Petra an absolutely stunning beautiful architecture and history . Thanks ❤

[@ILOVEYOUJESUS2023]

Pastor could you do a video on the rapture please.

[@aprilhiggins6885]

Like music at site 7&8

[@rekamusan884]

Are you sure that the nomad tribe of the Nabatians were able to cut all that landscape? Have you seen the finish inside those places? It is super straight and super smooth. And why would a nomad tribe need such huge "Treasury"?

[@ForGodsgloryministry75]

Maybe hyprids Giants like goliath was build this like the pyramide also

[@Rejoicewithsinging]

I wonder if Aerons body is still in that tomb?

[@HolyLandSite]

There is no evidence to my knowledge that Aaron's body is in the tomb on Mount Hor.

[@joolz5747]

In The Chosen I recall that the apostles went out to the Nabatiens (sp?) I remember that episode where the Nabatiens (sp?) very much against Jesus.

[@archielea1200]

To the American patriotic people and Israeli people Says IAM that Iam Amen and amen

[@starcapture3040]

is jerash coming?

[@marcellaobdrzalek8435]

1260 days. Seems like a significant number. Any thoughts? Reference to part at 43:10

[@pathamm5834]

Why is so unsafe to enter the treasury, if it’s all stone ? Are the ceilings low in the rooms or does it just seem that way because of the darkness ? Why is the temple called Winged Lion temple ?

[@lolasimmons9152]

Hi there. I have a question about Aaron. Did God put Aaron to death because of his participation of disobedience to God when Moses struck the rock and not allowed to enter the promise land? Thanks so much.

[@ailove313]

As far as I remember, he live long

[@lingdatang669]

bookmark 33:08 bible events at petra

[@vilmacoquilla4303]

This area,I saw and you presented is where I grew up in my father's place where there is a little mountain when the person said to me to go there but when I arrived there the place was not there,I mentioned it to the person where I used to work before who worked during ex-president Donald Trump.

[@caroldelaney4700]

We are so weak compared to the people who came before us.

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[@angelspake81]

Isn't this the spot the eagle while hide Israel with the seal of angels in revelations 11

[@angelspake81]

The dragon will chase the sun clothed women( tribulation Israel) by the ' eagle ' in a deep cavern of Petra?

[@rickreynolds1640]

1 Corinthians 15:1-4 King James Version 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

[@solarcasarao7445]

😅 sorry, you need a good update...

[@g.whenderson6481]

Pastor, Did you know that scholar Dan Gibson in his book Quaranic geography, states that Petra is truly the Mecca ( the forbidden gathering place, the place of weeping) of early Islam and the true birth place of Muhammad. He uses the early Mosque qibla directions and also the Hadith narratives that refer to Mecca as a place of olive groves and tillable soil. Petra was abandoned after the second Islamic civil war and the Black Stone was relocated to its present geographic location. Something to research. God bless you!

[@HolyLandSite]

I didn't know this.

[@AShroudOfTruth]

In 2017, historian David A. King authored a highly critical review of Gibson's Early Islamic Qiblas in which he cites plagiarism, misconstruction and misunderstanding of his 1990 work on Qibla direction. King also published a systematic review in 2018 entitled "The Petra fallacy - Early mosques do face the Sacred Kaaba in Mecca but Dan Gibson doesn't know how / Comparing historical orientations with modern directions can lead to false results".

[@g.whenderson6481]

Dr. Jay Smith clarified an early Arabic rock inscription that is placed close to the modern Mecca describing the "building of Mecca" not the rebuilding of Mecca. The inscription was placed there between 695-698 by Ibn Al Malik after his conquest of Petra during the 2nd Islamic civil war.

[@AShroudOfTruth]

​@@g.whenderson6481 Read The Petra Fallacy, by David A. King, Professor of the History of Science. You can find a free pdf copy if you look for it. He summarized his analysis of Gibson's work as an amateurish, non-scholarly document that is both offensive to Muslims and also an insult to Muslim and Western scholarship. Historian Daniel C. Waugh wrote a skeptical review in The Silk Road, in which he says; One might well ask, is there anything in this rambling, self-published book that is to be taken seriously?

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🙏🇮🇱🙏

[@tluangapachuau4173]

Wrong about your Revelation

[@doesthat381]

This pastor looks intelligent but he is truly lost with all those histories wont save u after u die .i pray Allah to guide to the right path which is islam

[@maryperrysmith5815]

Oh my gosh. You are teaching and showing us PETRA. ❤🩸🇮🇱. I thank you so much. ❤