Petra. The original city of the big trade, which was later abandoned for over 700 years, so when the explorers were in Switzerland Johann Luke Vick Mecklenburg Hart traveled last seen him on. bE 2355 (AD 1812), and the organization has been registered as a UNESCO World heritage Site since 2528, is described by saying that.
"It is one of the most precious cultural heritage of mankind" is currently able to travel by horse only. On 7 July 2550 Petra was selected as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. The first journey into the Edo Petra is not created. Which came to around 1000 BC. But the people who built the city of Petra is the farmer Ba Tien (Nabataeans) during the 4th century BC This group makes a sandstone cliff dwellings and lived in caves that are located throughout the city. They have a career as a shepherd. But the change of trade and employment as a security guard for the caravan. Tribal people are honest Through fees charged to the passer, it allows them to live a prosperous destinations candle up.Why Petra is located on a barren wasteland. But rock and sand, it is probably because Petra is the most important trade routes of the world, while the second line including route east - west to the Arabian Peninsula, the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean. And north - south, connecting the Red Sea with Damascus, Syria, and also a source of fresh water which was later known as the Wadi Musa or Valley of Moses, traders or travelers who travel through the desert, empty and barren area no.
other options Also heading to the city of Petra.Petra is a large commercial center. And the Greek travelers often bring wealth recounted. According to the records of Strabo The Greek geographer explains. Petra is the most important market purchases of oriental spices, myrrh, frankincense, Arabian copper, iron, pottery, sculpture, fabric dyeing of the Phoenix Forum, have been transported to the Mediterranean city of Petra. And PersianPetra boom reached its peak in 50 BC. Until the 70th century, during this time Petra was ruled by a king named Titus Arena at 4 (Aretas IV) The Greeks regarded the Philomath de Mos (Philodemos), which means that the public loves. And wealth The city is far away. And strategically, from the conquest. As a result, the city has grown with ease, without fear of external enemies.
