The ancient city of Petra is located in Jordan.
Key Facts about Petra:
- Location: Southern Jordan, in a desert valley
- Known as: The "Rose City" because of the pinkish color of the stone cliffs
- Famous for: Its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system
- Built by: The Nabataeans, an ancient Arab people, around the 4th century BCE
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Designated in 1985
- One of the New Seven Wonders of the World
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