• 1. Petra - Wikipedia

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  Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra

  Description: WebPetra ( Arabic: ٱلْبَتْراء, romanized : Al-Batraʾ; Ancient Greek: Πέτρα, "Rock"), originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu or Raqēmō [3] [4] ( Nabataean: 𐢛𐢚𐢒 ‎ or 𐢛𐢚𐢓𐢈 ‎, * Raqēmō ), is a historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan.

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• 2. Petra | History, Map, Location, Images, & Facts | Britannica

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  Link: https://www.britannica.com/place/Petra-ancient-city-Jordan

  Description: WebPetra, Arabic Baṭrā, ancient city, centre of an Arab kingdom in Hellenistic and Roman times, the ruins of which are in southwest Jordan. The city was built on a terrace, pierced from east to west by the Wadi Mūsā (the Valley of Moses)—one of the places where, according to tradition, the Israelite leader Moses struck a rock and water ...

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• 3. Petra - HISTORY

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  Link: https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-middle-east/petra

  Description: Web2 days ago · Petra is an ancient city that lies in present-day Jordan and dates back to the fourth century B.C. Ruins of the once-great metropolis and trading center now serve as an important archeologic site...

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• 4. Petra - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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  Link: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/326

  Description: WebPetra Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges.

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• 5. Petra travel - Lonely Planet | Jordan, Middle East

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  Link: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/jordan/petra

  Description: WebJordan. Petra, the great Ancient City that lies half-hidden in the wind-blown landscape in southern Jordan, is one of the world's most treasured Unesco Heritage Sites. Voted by popular ballot in 2007 as one of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World', it has retained its magnetism even through times of strife in the wider region.

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• 6. The Fascinating History Behind Petra, The Ancient City Carved …

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  Link: https://www.discovery.com/exploration/petra--a-majestic-city-carved-into-rock--thousands-of-years-ago

  Description: WebSep 7, 2022 · Carved into soft stone cliffs, the ancient sandstone city of Petra was built in the 3rd century BC by the Nabataeans. These people were a nomadic Arab tribe–Bedouins–who roamed the Arabian Desert in search of …

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• 7. A Guide to Petra, Jordan - National Geographic

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  Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/article/petra-jordan

  Description: WebJul 4, 2018 · Petra is a three-hour drive from Amman and two hours from the Red Sea port of Aqaba. Buses run the route daily, along with organized tours and private taxis. The Jordan Trail passes through...

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• 8. A Walk Through the Ruins of Petra | AMNH

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  Link: https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/archaeology/a-walk-through-the-ruins-of-petra

  Description: WebLocal people have long known about the ruins of an ancient city called Petra, hidden deep within the desert of modern-day Jordan. Stories tell of a powerful and wealthy city that once bustled with life. It was full of lush gardens, ornate …

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• 9. The Ancient City of Petra | AMNH

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  Link: https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/archaeology/the-ancient-city-of-petra2

  Description: WebPetra was built by Arabian nomads who became very rich as desert traders. But why did these nomadic merchants decide to settle down in one place? Explore the mystery while strolling through Petra's...

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• 10. Petra Travel Guide | What to do in Petra | Rough Guides

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  Link: https://www.roughguides.com/jordan/petra/

  Description: WebApr 26, 2021 · The highlights of the ancient city do not disappoint. The epic walk in, through the tall, echoing Siq canyon, precedes a jaw-dropping encounter with the Treasury, Petra’s iconic facade, its columns and exquisite detailing carved directly from the cliff face. Further on, past the huge Theatre, you reach the giant Royal Tombs, gazing out over the hidden …

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