Petra

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Petra?Southwestern Jordan, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea
2. How big is Petra?The archaeological park covers approximately 264 square kilometers (102 square miles)
3. What is the capital of Petra?Historical capital of the Nabataean Kingdom
4. What language do people speak in Petra?Nabataean Aramaic (historical), Greek, Latin (historical); Modern Standard Arabic (official)
5. When was Petra built?Established as a Nabataean capital around the 4th century BCE
6. What is the UNESCO world heritage site?Designated in 1985 for its outstanding universal value

Nabataean: An ancient Arab people who established a kingdom and built the city of Petra.
Hydraulic Engineering: The science of managing water, including its collection, storage, and distribution.
Entrepôt: A trading post or center where goods are imported and then exported.
Hellenistic Influence: Cultural and artistic styles derived from ancient Greek civilization.