Petra's architecture is a hodge-podge of Assyrian, Egyptian, and Greek influences. Once the stronghold of the talented Nabataean people, Petra is renowned for its massive carved architecture and its ingenious pools dams and water channels.
Over 2000 years later, Petra is one of the Middle East’s most significant sites of antiquity. Its builders are hailed for their business acumen, artistic ability and superior technical innovation.
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