Geography

Which Country Is the Ancient City of Petra In?

In which country is the ancient city of Petra located?

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In which country is the ancient city of Petra located?

The ancient city of Petra is located in Jordan, in the country's south near the town of Wadi Musa.

What is the answer to the Petra quiz question?

The answer is Jordan. Petra, the famous 'Rose City' carved into rose-red sandstone, sits in southern Jordan.

Why is Petra called the Rose City?

Petra is nicknamed the Rose City because its temples and tombs are carved directly into pink rose-red sandstone cliffs that glow at sunrise and sunset.