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Petra

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Key facts

  • country: Jordan
  • inscription date: 1985
  • is the site in danger: No
  • area: 26,171 m²
  • category: Cultural
  • transboundary: No
Classified as: place

Summary

Petra is a site. It is located in Jordan. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985. The site is categorised as cultural and has an area of 26,171 m². The site is not in danger and is not a transboundary site.

Location on a map: [30°33′N, 35°44′E]

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