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Petra - Nabataean Kingdom of Trade, Masters of Water, and Creators of Breathtaking City of Rock

Dates:September 23 - October 14, 2025
Meets:Tu from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location:JMU Ice House Room 104
Cost: $40.00

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Petra - the ancient rose red city of towering rock, wind blown sands, flashing waters, forgotten in the desert that became a legend of a long lost city. Come explore this ancient rock city: who were the Nabataeans, where did they come from, how did they build their wealth which enabled them to create a rock city of 20,000 people, hundreds of caravans in the desert 2000 years ago. What was Petra’s story and eventual abandonment? How was the lost city of Petra rediscovered after 2000 years? Today Petra is the premier national park of Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Bring your curiosity to journey through time, the history of Petra, and the wonders of tombs, temples, monuments, colonnaded main thoroughfare, churches, amphitheater and other reminders of the great rose red city of Petra.
Fee: $40.00
Hours:10.00

JMU Ice House Room 104

127 W Bruce St
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Date Day Time Location
09/23/2025Tuesday9:30 AM to 11:30 AM JMU Ice House Room 104
09/30/2025Tuesday9:30 AM to 11:30 AM JMU Ice House Room 104
10/07/2025Tuesday9:30 AM to 11:30 AM JMU Ice House Room 104
10/14/2025Tuesday9:30 AM to 11:30 AM JMU Ice House Room 104