English: Petra, El Deir Deutsch: Petra, El Deir (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
'Atlantis in the Sand'
Bob Barney Forward: Bible Fact- Petra is the THIRD most mentioned place in the Bible (under other names). It is the homeland of Esau (Edomites) the twin brother of Jacob, and has great significance yet to come during the Tribulation.
The discovery of the ancient desert city of Petra by Swiss explorer and
Orientalist Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812 is considered a great
moment in history. Far away from all settlements, surrounded by dust and
shimmering air, he had discovered what Lawrence of Arabia would later
describe as the "most beautiful place on Earth." Today, Petra is a
UNESCO World Heritage site. Two centuries after Burckhardt's discovery of the rock-cut city in
Jordan, the Basel Museum of Ancient Art is exhibiting the latest
archaeological finds from the "Atlantis of the Desert." Four teams of
scientists — from France, Germany, Switzerland and the United States —
are currently working at the site.
Orientalist Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812 is considered a great
moment in history. Far away from all settlements, surrounded by dust and
shimmering air, he had discovered what Lawrence of Arabia would later
describe as the "most beautiful place on Earth." Today, Petra is a
UNESCO World Heritage site. Two centuries after Burckhardt's discovery of the rock-cut city in
Jordan, the Basel Museum of Ancient Art is exhibiting the latest
archaeological finds from the "Atlantis of the Desert." Four teams of
scientists — from France, Germany, Switzerland and the United States —
are currently working at the site.
As archaeologists have been uncovering the true nature of the structures
cut into the cliffs, such misconceptions have been dispelled. In truth,
Petra was once an oasis with irrigated gardens and streets lined with
temples and luxurious homes. There were camel troughs and storage vats
for frankincense, myrrh and Indian spices.
cut into the cliffs, such misconceptions have been dispelled. In truth,
Petra was once an oasis with irrigated gardens and streets lined with
temples and luxurious homes. There were camel troughs and storage vats
for frankincense, myrrh and Indian spices.
