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Petra-Jordan

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Petra, also known as the “Rose City,” is a historic archaeological site in modern-day Jordan, known for its desert scenery and rock-cut architecture. Founded in the 4th century BC, it flourished as a center of business and culture due to its control over valuable resources like precious stones, incense, and spices. The Treasury, a beautiful temple carved into rose-colored sandstone cliffs, is a recognizable feature. Beyond the Treasury, Petra is home to numerous other archaeological marvels, including tombs, temples, theaters, and monasteries. The city’s most famous road, the Siq, takes tourists to the center through a canyon surrounded by towering rocks. Inducted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, Petra is now a popular tourist destination in the Middle East, attracting tourists from around the world to explore its historic ruins and rich past.

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                                        The Arab tribe constructed the ancient city of Petra in southern Jordan about the sixth century BCE. It served as the capital and major trading center of the Nabatean Kingdom.
The Siq, a slender canyon encircled by precipitous cliffs, reveals Petra's famous Treasury building, providing a spectacular entryway to the historic city.
It is thought that The Treasury, a well-known temple in Petra carved out of a sandstone rock, was used as a royal mausoleum or shrine.
Perched atop cliffs, the Monastery at Petra provides expansive views of the surrounding countryside, akin to those found at the Treasury but with a greater scope.

                