
7 Wonders of the World: Petra - Episode 302
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Petra - A Great Strategic Military Location
Petra comes from the greek word petros, which means rocks. It was founded over two thousand years ago along the ancient trade routes between arabia, egypt and the mediterranean sea. Petra was home to as many as 30 thousands people. The city is located in modern day jordan.
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