- Unlike Petra, Al Beidha (Little Petra) sees far fewer tourists making it a more peaceful atmosphere compared to other popular landmarks in Jordan.
- While it is not known what all of the buildings cut into the sandstone in Little Petra were meant for, it was likely a suburb of Petra and used by visitors to the area.
- Like Petra senior, Little Petra was built by the Nabateans, and is widely believed to be a suburb of the ancient city, acting as a post on the silk road.
- After an amazing day at Petra, it was time to move westwards. Enroute our destination of the day, we had a 10 min stop at Little Petra.
- How far is Little Petra from Petra? Little Petra is located just outside of Wadi Musa and only a 15-minute drive northwest.
- It is not as grand and not as extensive, but for exactly this reason, Little Petra can be the perfect stop for family travellers to Jordan to include on their itinerary.
- Add even greater value to your tour of the Rose City of Petra and visit its suburb, Little Petra, where even more 1st century Nabatean dwellings await →.
- Excursion to Little Petra and hike in Petra to the Sacrifice Place. 7-8 April 2012. Two simple excursions that can be easily done if you have a free day in Petra.
- 5.24km from Little Petra. The ancient city of Petra, carved on to the mountains of Jabal Al-Madbah. Petra is believed to have been settled as early as 9,000 BC...
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