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The archaeological site of Petra in Jordan was discovered in 1812 by Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, the Swiss explorer
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[Original caption] ARABIA. On an ancient trade route between Palestine and Arabia is this gorge, the only passage which led to what was Petra city. [end]
The ancient name of Petra was "Rekem". This place was like a fortress as huge rocks surrounded it and a perennial stream supplied water to residents. Petra also played a significant commercial role as it controlled the major trade routes passing through it to Aqaba (Jordan), Damascus and Bosra (Syria), Gaza and the Persian Gulf.
On 6 December, 1985, Petra was listed as a World Heritage Site. This place is famous for its magnificent buildings carved out of natural rock.  |
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