Ad Deir

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by Berthold Werner

/ Public domain

Ad Deir, also known as "The Monastery," is one of the largest and most iconic monuments in the ancient city of Petra, located in Wadi Musa, Jordan. Carved directly into the rose-red sandstone cliffs, Ad Deir dates back to the 1st century BCE and is believed to have been a Nabataean temple. The impressive façade stands approximately 48 meters tall and 47 meters wide, featuring a large central doorway flanked by columns and niches.

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