Petra
Petra is a unique and superlative relic landscape. Founded by the Nabateans, the site was later occupied by both the Romans and the Byzantines. Best known for its outstanding monuments carved in stone including the great treasury, the site also contains sophisticated water harvesting and management systems which were developed by the Nabateans which allowed their civilization to thrive in such a challenging environment. The site was an important regional crossroads where eastern and western traditions met and is now visited by nearly 1 million people a year. The site is vulnerable to erratic weather and flash floods in particular which pose a threat to both tourists and the iconic monuments and landscape.
Updates from the Site
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10 Lessons for Hosting a Community Climate Vulnerability Workshop
In June 2023, the Preserving Legacies team met in Wadi Musa to support the community vulnerability workshop of Petra. The Preserving Legacies Petra Vulnerability Workshop produced 10 important lessons to consider when assessing climate vulnerability with your own community.
