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	Two thousand years ago, an ancient city called Petra 
	thrived deep in the desert of Jordan. This city was the capital of the powerful Nabataean kingdom.
	



	
	
	
		
		
		
		Petra
		 was
		founded along the ancient trade routes  between Arabia, Egypt, and the
		Mediterranean Sea. As a center for trade, the capital became very wealthy
		and	powerful. The
		busy 
		city was bustling with life, full of lush gardens, ornate houses, and
		markets loaded with exotic goods from India, Arabia,  	and Egypt.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		Petra flourished for centuries, even after it was taken 
		over by the Roman Empire in A.D. 106. Eventually, Rome moved the center of trade away from Petra and the city's 
		importance slowly faded. Over time, the city that was once a vibrant and vital capital was abandoned and fell into ruins.
		
		For over 500 years, the city was forgotten, known only to local people.
		  In the 1800s, western explorers rediscovered Petra. Today, it is one
		  of the world's most famous ancient sites. Still, only 5 percent of
		  the city has
		been uncovered, and many mysteries remain.