Editing Petra

{{Infobox map
| name = Petra
| image = Petra.jpg
| theme = {{Audio|Petra Theme.ogg}} 
| type = Deathmatch
| location = {{flag|jo}} Southern Jordan
| terrain = Desert ruins
| isMap = Yes
| releaseDate = 2018-05-19
}}
'''Petra''' is a [[Arcade|Deathmatch]] [[map]] for ''[[Overwatch]]''.<ref>2018-05-14, [http://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/overwatch-second-anniversary-new-map-1202809628/ ‘Overwatch’ Celebrates Turning Two With New Cosmetics, Map]. ''Variety'', accessed on 2018-05-17</ref> Released on 19 May 2018, making it the 27th map added to the game. 

==Background==
{{Quote|Hazards beyond this point. Trespassers risk serious injury or elimination.|Warning sign}}

Petra is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. A group of archaeologists began an excavation and preservation project among the ruins of the city.<ref name = "PetraMap">2018-05-19, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSvm-_NxZXA Petra | New Deathmatch Map | Overwatch]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2018-05-21</ref> The research team started with the uppermost levels of the temple, finding statues of Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. While preparing for excavation of the lower chambers, early imaging revealed a hidden chamber.<ref>2018-05-23, [http://overwatch.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/what-petra-map-reveals What Petra Map Reveals]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2018-05-23</ref>

The organization carrying out the excavations also carried out operations in [[Ilios]] and Thailand.<ref>2018-05-23, [http://overwatch.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/what-petra-map-reveals What Petra Map Reveals]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2018-05-23</ref>

==Gameplay==

The map's environment range from high vistas to twisting passageways and deep caverns. A dilapidated bridge stretches across the map, and the ground underneath it can crumble away to reveal a lethal pit. Hopping on a green jump pad will boost a [[hero]] up to Petra’s higher levels and unlock new strategic possibilities.<ref name = "PetraMap"/>

==Known Researchers==

*Dr. [[Nachareon]]
*[[Al-Hamadan]]
*[[Hamid Faisal]]
*[[Idannidis]]

==Trivia==
''Note: The following information is taken from (cinematic elements of) gameplay trailers, and is of unclear canonicity.''
[[File:SombraSigmaMoiraReaperZarya.jpg|thumb|Talon and Overwatch forces in combat in Petra]]
The [[Wayfinder Society]] carried out excavations in Petra (it is unclear if this is the same organization as described above). The work was interrupted by a firefight between [[Overwatch (group)|Overwatch]] and [[Talon]]. Talon was driven off by Overwatch with the aid of [[Venture]].<ref name = "VentureNew">2024-03-28, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF6tLqe_FSA Venture | New Hero Gameplay Trailer | Overwatch 2]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2024-03-28</ref>

==Videos==
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==References==
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