FAQ About Petra
What rock type is used to build Petra?
Most of the monuments in Petra were carved in two layers of sandstone. These layers are referred to as ‘Disi Sandstone” in the upper parts of the site, and “Umm Ishrin sandstone” below it.
Most of the monuments in Petra were carved in two layers of sandstone. These layers are referred to as ‘Disi Sandstone” in the upper parts of the site, and “Umm Ishrin sandstone” below it.