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Which ancient civilization built the city of Petra?
Answer
Nabataean
Petra was built by the Nabataeans, an Arab civilization that flourished in the 1st century BCE. They carved the entire city directly into rose-colored sandstone cliffs, creating temples, tombs, and dwellings. Petra served as a major trading hub connecting Arabia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean. The city was 'lost' to Western knowledge until Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt rediscovered it in 1812.
💡 Did you know?
Petra's name means 'rock' in Greek; the entire city was carved into rose-red cliffs without using any mortar or metal tools.
Other options people guess
- Roman
- Egyptian
- Phoenician
Topics
- history
- archaeology
- Middle East
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