# Petra

_Ancient rock-cut historical city in Jordan_

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Last updated: 2026-10-01

> Petra, originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu, is an ancient city and archaeological site in southern Jordan. Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit systems, Petra is also called the "Rose City" because of the colour of the sandstone from which it is carved. The city is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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- [Wikipedia (English): Petra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)

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"Petra". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/petra. Retrieved 1 October 2026.