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PETRA /

JORDAN
BY: CEYDA BAŞER
PETRA:
• Petra is a historic and archaeological city in
southern Jordan Famous for its rock-cut
architecture and water conduit system, Petra
is also called the "Rose City" because of the
color of the sandstone from which it is carved.
• It is adjacent to the mountain of Jabal Al-
Madbah, in a basin surrounded by mountains
forming the eastern flank of the Arabah valley
running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of
Aqaba.
It has been a UNESCO World
Heritage Site since 1985. UNESCO
has described Petra as "one of the
most precious cultural properties
of man's cultural heritage".
In 2007, Petra was voted one of the
New 7 Wonders of the World. Petra
is a symbol of Jordan, as well as
Jordan's most-visited tourist attraction.
7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT
PETRA:
• Petra is a rock-carved ancient city.
• The Nabateans founded Petra.
• Just 15% of Petra is uncovered.
• Petra was never really 'lost’.
• The Treasury is really a mausoleum.
• The main entrance to the city is through
The Siq.
• Petra is a wonder of the world.
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