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Petra – One of the New Seven Wonders of the World Petra is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world and is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World . Located in the desert mountains of Jordan , Petra is often called the “ Rose City ” because its buildings are carved into pink-colored sandstone cliffs. The Ancient Rock-Cut City: Petra was built more than 2,000 years ago by the Nabataean civilization , an Arab kingdom that controlled important trade routes in the Middle East. The city became a major center for trade, culture, and architecture. Instead of building structures with bricks or stone blocks, the Nabataeans carved entire buildings directly into massive rock cliffs . One of the most famous structures in Petra is Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) , a magnificent rock-cut monument about 40 meters high , decorated with columns, statues, and detailed carvings. Historians believe the Treasury was built around the 1st century BC and may have served as a royal t...