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Petra
Also known as: Sela · Edom
- Scripture
- Old Testament
- Ancient region
- Arabia & Persia
- Today
- Petra, Jordan
In the Bible
Capital of Nabataeans; associated with Edom; trade crossroads though not always named directly.
Where it is now
Rose-red city carved in rock; UNESCO site and Jordan’s premier archaeological attraction.
Key events
- ✦Edomite territory
- ✦Nabataean kingdom