Petra, carved into the side of a sandstone wall, served as the capital city for the Nabatean Arabs. The Nabateans were incredibly civilized people, known for their engineering feats and their artistry. Petra is one of the new seven wonders of the world (well, eight, if you continue to include the Great Pyramid) and I think it deserves to be. Beautifully preserved, I believe Petra continues to be something to beheld - approximately 2800 years after it was hand-chiseled into the rock.
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