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Petra was built in 300 BC as the capital of Nabitean Kingdom. It was an ancient crossroads during ancient Greek and Roman times and part of it was built in those times.
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When was Petra first build?
The Nabateans constructed Petra as their capital city around 100 BC.
How long did it take to build Petra?
6 centuries
What does Petra look like?
Petra is a city carved into rock.
When was the petra in Jordan built?
No one really knows how long it took to build the stone city of Petra. It was thought to be the capital city of the Nabateans and was begun about 312 BC.
What country is the rock city of petra?
The rock city of Petra is in Jordan and is a world wonder.
How did they build Petra?
Petra was carved out of the mountains.
When was the petra build?
at 100 BC
When was petra build?
at 100 BC
When was Petra first build?
The Nabateans constructed Petra as their capital city around 100 BC.
What type of rock did they use to build Petra?
Petra was carved from red sandstone which was there naturally.
How long did it take to build Petra?
6 centuries
Why were these materials used to build petra?
greek rock
Why did the nabataeans build petra?
The nabateans created petra because an ancient god called Jazmin Leuytone thought that the world needed a town made of rock and that it would be less expensive to build.
Did the children of israel build petra jordan?
From what I've heard, it was the Edomites, not the Israelites. Others have named the Nabateans as its builders.
Whose idea was it to build the Petra?
Julian Radice built it for all the beautiful women in Jordan (god helped him have sexy time)
What does the name Petra mean?
Petra means "a rock".
How do you write Petra in Hebrew?
Petra = פטרה
