High Place of Sacrifice
High Place of Sacrifice is an archaeological site in Ma’an Governorate, Jordan. High Place of Sacrifice is situated nearby to the peak Jebel al-Madhbah, as well as near Lion Monument.Photo: Wichard Koops, CC BY 3.0.
Photo: David Stanley, CC BY 2.0.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: temple
- Also known as: “Al-Madbah” and “High Place of Sacrifice, Petra”
- Wheelchair access: no
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Jebel al-Madhbah and The Treasury (Al-Khazneh).
Jebel al-Madhbah
Peak
Photo: Jeanhousen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Jebel al-Madhbah is a mountain at Petra, Jordan, at whose peak there is a large Nabataean ritual site centered around an altar.
The Treasury (Al-Khazneh)
Photo: Graham Racher, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Al-Khazneh, also known as Khaznat el-Far'oun, is one of the most elaborate rock-cut tombs in Petra, a city of the Nabatean Kingdom inhabited by the Arabs in ancient times. The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) is situated 440 metres east of High Place of Sacrifice.
Roman Soldier Tomb
Archaeological site
Photo: G41rn8, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Tomb of the Roman Soldier, also called the Tomb of the Soldier, is one of the best-preserved tombs in the ancient city of Petra, in what is now Jordan. Roman Soldier Tomb is situated 210 metres west of High Place of Sacrifice.
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 3 km east of High Place of Sacrifice.
High Place of Sacrifice
- Categories: archaeological site, offering site, scenic viewpoint, tourism, and historic site
- Location: Ma’an Governorate, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
30.32148° or 30° 19′ 17″ northLongitude
35.44699° or 35° 26′ 49″ eastOpen location code
8G2Q8CCW+HQOpenStreetMap ID
way 40995686OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=noWikidata ID
Q1623923
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Spanish—“High Place of Sacrifice” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “High Place of Sacrifice, Petra”
- French: “Haut-lieu du Sacrifice”
- German: “Hoher Opferplatz”
- Spanish: “Alto del Sacrificio”
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Highlights include Lion Monument and The Two Obelisks.
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