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Two major earthquakes (one in 363 AD and the other in 551 AD)
Petra declined under Roman rule as the sea-trade routes changed and trade traffic through Nabataea decreased. In 363 an earthquake destroyed many buildings, and crippled the water supply system. There was another major earthquake in 551. The last inhabitants left the city in 663 when the Arabs conquered the area.
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∙ 6y agoIt was abandoned because of earthquakes.
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What happened to Petra?
There were earthquakes and Petra became less important for trade so it was abandoned.
What does Petra look like?
Petra is a city carved into rock.
What country is the rock city of petra?
The rock city of Petra is in Jordan and is a world wonder.
Who built Petra Jordan?
The Nabataeans built Petra.
How many tombs are in Petra?
thereare 18 tombs in petra
What happened to Petra?
There were earthquakes and Petra became less important for trade so it was abandoned.
What does the name Petra mean?
Petra means "a rock".
How do you write Petra in Hebrew?
Petra = פטרה
What does Petra look like?
Petra is a city carved into rock.
What is the birth name of Petra Knieper?
Petra Knieper's birth name is Petra Bokeloh.
What is the birth name of Petra Nettelbeck?
Petra Nettelbeck's birth name is Petra Krause.
What country is the rock city of petra?
The rock city of Petra is in Jordan and is a world wonder.
What was the capital of ancient Arabia Petra?
Petra
How did they build Petra?
Petra was carved out of the mountains.
What was Petra built of?
Petra was carved out of a mountain.
What is the birth name of Petra Trautmann?
Petra Trautmann's birth name is Petra Edelgard Trautmann.
What is the birth name of Petra Laseur?
Petra Laseur's birth name is Petra Maria Laseur.
