10 Interesting Fact About The ancient city of Petra in Jordan

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• Petra is an ancient city located in Jordan and is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites.
• The city was built in the 6th century BC by Nabatean people and was inhabited by the 7th century AD.
• The city is famous for its beautiful and still existing stone architecture.
• There are more than 800 buildings in Petra, including temples, theater, and tombs.
• One of the most famous buildings in Petra is Al-Khazneh or The Treasury, which is used as a storage area for treasure.
• The city also has a sophisticated water system, including canals and pipes that drain water from the mountains to the city.
• Petra was once the center of spices trading such as cinnamon and chalk.
• This city was also controlled by Rome in the 2nd century AD and they built many new buildings there.
• The view of the sunrise in Petra is very beautiful and is one of the popular tourist attractions.
• The city became famous all over the world after appearing in the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989.