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The Nabataean rock-cut monument of Ad-Dayr, Petra, Jordan. The ancient city of Petra Petra, Jordan: Al-Dayr Petra: Al-Dayr
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Al-Dayr

monument, Petra, Jordan
Also known as: Ad-Dayr

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  • Al-Dayr
    In Petra

    Al-Dayr (“the Monastery”) is one of Petra’s best-known rock-cut monuments; it is an unfinished tomb facade that during Byzantine times was used as a church. Many of the tombs of Petra have elaborate facades and are now used as dwellings. The High Place of Sacrifice,…

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