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petra


states: [jordan]

category: cultural

year: 1985

location: Ma’an Governorate

region: Arab States

latitude/longitude: 30.3305600000, 35.4433300000

visited: 2014

Petra

Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Jordan, is an ancient city renowned for its rock-cut architecture and sophisticated water management system. Carved into rose-red cliffs, its iconic structures, like the Treasury and Monastery, highlight the engineering and artistic prowess of the Nabataean civilization. This archaeological marvel, blending natural beauty with historical significance, served as a thriving trade hub in antiquity.

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