Qasr al-Bint - Petra, Jordan

3D Model

Qasr al-Bint, also known as Qasr al-Bint Fir’aun (“Palace of the Pharaoh’s Daughter”), is one of the best-preserved free-standing structures in Petra, Jordan. Believed to have been built in the 1st century BCE, it likely served as a major Nabataean temple, possibly dedicated to the chief god Dushara. The structure features thick stone walls, a grand staircase, and a raised podium, reflecting strong Hellenistic and local architectural influences. Unlike most of Petra’s monuments, which are carved into rock, Qasr al-Bint was constructed using cut stone blocks. Its central location near the colonnaded street emphasizes its religious and ceremonial significance in the ancient city.

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This model was created using 32 Z+F laser scans and aprox. 2000 photos, captured in 2024. Data processing was done using Z+F LaserControl and Reality Capture.

This project was a collaboration between the PDTRA, DoA, GDH, and ACOR.