Explore the wonders of Petra. Join Jackie O’Clair as she recounts the mysteries she encountered on her recent trip to Petra, Jordan. You will experience the mysteries of this 2000-year-old wonder that is one of the seven manmade “Wonders of the World.” Using her photographs, we will walk through the Siq, see the magnificence of the Treasury, visit many other buildings of this enigmatic place and learn a little about the Nabataean people that were lost and then re-discovered in 1812 by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. Recently in the news on TV we heard that more of Petra’s mysteries were unfolded with the discovery of a hidden tomb in front of the Treasury with 12 bodies in it.
Presenter: Jacqueline O’Clair is an avid traveler and history buff. She has always been fascinated with ancient history and how it impacted our development. She has visited Machu Pichu, the Myan ruins of Mexico and Central America, ancient Greece, Ephesus, Jerusalem, and many ancient Roman sites and historical places in Europe. Her recent trip to Egypt and Jordan was one of her bucket list items.
Class Information: This is a hybrid class - held in-person in UM@M’s room SCI 102 and via Zoom.
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This class is available to all current Maine Senior College (MSCN) Members. The general public not wishing to join Sunrise Senior College at this time may attend this class for a $15.00 fee.
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Sunrise Senior College (SSC) is a membership-based organization. Our SSC members receive special benefits as current members when they register for this course. Any member of another MSCN college is also able to enjoy this course, but may incur some additional charges. If you are a member of the general public, you can take this course but will have to pay additional fees associated with being a non-member. For any attendee that is not a current member of Sunrise Senior College, any materials required for the course are your responsibility. When checking out, please carefully read and answer the questions asked associated with this specific course so that you are charged appropriately for this class. Failure to do this may result in your being cancelled from the course. We hope you enjoy this offering.