The Atlas Obscura Guide To Petra District

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Petra District, Jordan

Updated November 18, 2016

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Unusual Attractions in Petra District

El Deir ("The Monastery"), Petra.

Petra District, Jordan

Petra

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

Little Petra, Jordan.

Petra District, Jordan

Little Petra

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

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Murals referencing the rare and strange reptiles that once lived at the exhibit.

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Kushi's Pundak 101

This legendary roadside attraction feels like a bizarre mirage, 101 kilometers outside the resort city of Eilat.

20 miles from Petra District

Dana Village.

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Dana Village

A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.

24 miles from Petra District

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