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Petra (Jordan) - Facts for Kids

The Monastery (Ad Deir) in Petra, Jordan, a massive Nabataean temple carved into the red sandstone cliffs.

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Facts About Petra (Jordan) For Kids

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Petra is an ancient city carved into rose-colored rocks in the country of Jordan, which is just a little smaller than the U.S. state of Indiana! Imagine a whole city chiseled into pink cliffs — that’s Petra!

The ancient city of Petra was hidden from the outside world for over 1,000 years until a European explorer named Johann Burckhardt discovered it in 1812!

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