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Petra | A Wonder of the World

Description

Step back in time and marvel at one of the wonders of the world. The city of Petra was carved into the canyons of Wadi Musa around 2,300 years ago. In this virtual reality journey, you will witness one of the most spectacular civilisations in human history. With a remarkable 360 view, you can gaze at Jordan’s archaeological treasure, see the iconic Treasury, the theatre and the royal tombs like never before.

What Works Well

This video is a survey tour of Petra and its primary structures, all of which have been carved into the canyon walls in the recent past.

Discipline

  • Architecture & Environmental Design
  • Social Sciences

Keywords

ancient, cultural awareness, civilization, history, informal learning, jordan, petra, tour, trading, wadi musa

Source

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Level of Guidance

Guidance Level 3
What does this mean?

The Level of Guidance indicates how much the creator has imbued the video with a sense of at what the viewer should be looking.

For instance, a Level 1 video would mean that the camera has been left in place while life happens around it, allowing you, as the viewer, to simply observe. A Level 2 video might incorporate subtle visual, textual or audible hints or simple transitions. A Level 3 video would rely on a handful of hints and transition. A Level 4 video would employ multiple hints and dialogue. And a Level 5 video would rely on all of the above as well as a narrative arc that pushes the viewer forward.

Another way of looking at this would be how much production went into the video if you are considering making one of your own like it.

Location

Watch in Class

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