Beidha Neolithic Village
Beidha
A pre-pottery Neolithic settlement about 9,000 years old, with reconstructed round stone houses. It is among the earliest agricultural villages in the world.
The Beidha site lies about 1 km south of Little Petra. Archaeologists have found the foundations of round and rectangular stone houses dating to about 7200–6500 BC. Residents were already growing barley and domesticating goats. The site has a few reconstructed houses and information boards. It is small in scale and suits archaeology enthusiasts who are passing by. Entry is free. Together with Little Petra, a visit takes about two hours. You can arrange a car or take a taxi from Petra.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)
- Ad Deir (Monastery), Petra
- Petra Church
- Temple of the Winged Lions
- Colonnaded Street
- Qasr al-Bint
- Royal Tombs, Petra
- Great Temple of Petra