how many people can fit in petra

Petra itself could historically support about 30,000 residents at its height, so that is the closest answer to “how many people can fit in Petra.”

If you mean the famous theater in Petra, sources in the search results say it held about 6,000 to 8,500 spectators, depending on the estimate.

What that means

• Ancient city of Petra: around 30,000 people during its peak.

• Petra theater: roughly 6,000 to 8,500 people.

• Today: Petra is a large archaeological site, not a single enclosed space, so there is no exact “fit” number for the whole area.

Simple answer

If you’re asking about the whole ancient city, the best historical estimate is about 30,000 people.