Upper Market
Upper Market is an archaeological site in Ma’an Governorate, Jordan. Upper Market is situated nearby to Middle market, as well as near Nymphaeum.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Great Temple and Temple of the Winged Lions.
Great Temple
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Great Temple at Petra is a grand monumental complex that lies south of the Colonnaded Street at Petra. It covers an area of ~7,560 m2. The complex was probably completed in the early first century AD, under the rule of Nabataean king Aretas IV, as suggested by architectural and sculptural details. Great Temple is situated 210 metres west of Upper Market.
Temple of the Winged Lions
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Temple of the Winged Lions is a large Nabatean temple complex located in Petra, Jordan, and dated to the reign of King Aretas IV. The temple is located in Petra's so-called Sacred Quarter, an area situated at the end of Petra's main Colonnaded Street consisting of two majestic temples, the Qasr al-Bint and, opposite, the Temple of the Winged Lions on the northern bank of Wadi Musa. Temple of the Winged Lions is situated 270 metres northwest of Upper Market.
Petra Pool and Garden Complex
Archaeological site
Photo: Jorge Láscar, CC BY 2.0.
The Petra Garden and Pool Complex is a name given to a series of structures within the center of the city of Petra. Originally said to be a market area, excavations at the site have allowed scholars to identify it as an elaborate Nabataean garden, which included a large swimming pool, an island-pavilion, and an intricate hydraulic system. Petra Pool and Garden Complex is situated 140 metres west of Upper Market.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Petra and Petra.
Petra
Photo: Faraheed, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Petra, the fabled "rose red city, half as old as time", is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, Petra was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
Petra
Town
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wadi Musa is a town located in the Ma'an Governorate in southern Jordan. It is the administrative center of the Petra Department and the nearest town to the archaeological site of Petra, being only 3.5 km away. Petra is situated 3½ km east of Upper Market.
Upper Market
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Wheelchair access: no
- Categories: tourism, archaeological site, and historic site
- Location: Ma’an Governorate, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
30.32846° or 30° 19′ 42″ northLongitude
35.44448° or 35° 26′ 40″ eastOpen location code
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“Upper Market” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Mercado superior”
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