what is petra

What is Petra


Petra is an ancient city located in the territory of modern Jordan. Nebatilerin between 400 BC and 106 AD the city was the capital. Gulf of Aqaba to the Dead Sea is located between the city was built of sandstone rocks. Bright periods during the year 363 AD and 500 pass the city by the people was abandoned due to an earthquake in 747. In 1812 the Swiss adventurer and traveler, Johann Burckhardt rediscovered by the city.




Petra is the best preserved ancient cities of the world today with the wonderful buildings. This is why the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO in 1985 and in 2007 have been chosen among the world's New Seven Wonders.

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