Vocabulaire des Monuments Anciens Clés - Pétra

known by a lot of people

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

at a time far in the past

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

to shape or create by cutting or sculpting, often using tools or a sharp instrument

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

unable to be easily seen or found

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

a high, steep face of rock, especially beside the sea

to come or go into a place

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

the act or process of drawing or making an outline or sketch in order to show how something works or how it is built

having a lot of value

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

a smooth, soft, lustrous fabric made from fine threads produced by silkworms

to gather together things from different places or people

a group of parts that work together for a common purpose

drops of water that have fallen from the sky as rain

in a manner that reflects intelligence, good judgment, and experience

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

a story presented as a sequence of moving images, usually with sound, for entertainment or information

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

protected from any danger

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

a building used for religious worship, especially in religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism

beyond recovery, restoration, or redemption

placed on the external side or surface

a specific historical, cultural, or social domain, often referring to a particular period or civilization

a person who is making a journey or who travels frequently

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

to visit places one has never seen before