Byzantine Church Petra

A ruined church built around 700AD, with its mosaic floor nearly fully intacted and protected by a roofed enclosure. The mosaic floor has many motifs and saints on it. Thankfully natural disasters didn't completely destroy the church.

Right now, this Byzantine-era church is under active restoration and also covered by a huge metal canopy for protection. There are some beautiful mosaics on the floor. The views of the colonnaded street (Great Temple etc) and Royal Tombs from here are panoramic and very good.

The ruins of a former church. Unfortunately, with the exception of some beautiful mosaics on the floor, there is not much left to see, only a few remains of columns and walls.

An interesting stop over while in Petra with some well preserved mosaics. There are some informational boards to help you understand the history of the church but a guide I'm sure would also be helpful. The church is also a great place to look over the temples and is a nice viewpoint! If it's a hot day, it's also a great spot for a break and some shade as it's covered.

The mosaics are worth a visit. The area is covered so out of the sun.

Quite well preserved and it is worth visiting.

This is breathtaking. It's amazing to be in the middle of a historic structure. That was built in B.C. and still here.

Nice place to stop on your way to the other attractions, there is even a place to grab a snack next to it.