Petra Is An Ancient City In Jordan, The Capital Of Idumea, Later The Capital Of The Nabataean Kingdom. Stock Image

Petra — an ancient city, the capital of the Edomites Edomae, later the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom. The Nabataeans themselves called their city Rqm Ramu. It is located on the territory of modern Jordan, at an altitude of more than 900 m above sea level and 660 m above the surrounding area, in the arava valley, in the narrow Sik canyon.