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Petra
Petra
Petra, originally known as Raqmu to the Nabataeans, is a historical and archaeological city in the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma'an. It is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved. Petra was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Site Information
Country: Jordan
District: Ma’an Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 4th Century BC
Oldest Culture: Nabataean
Later Cultures: Nabataean
Site Features: Nabataean Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Petra
Date of Inscription: 1985
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