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Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra?

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Jordan

Known as the 'Rose City' because of the color of the stone, Petra was carved directly into vibrant red sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans. It remained largely unknown to the Western world until it was rediscovered by a Swiss explorer in 1812.

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