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Petra
More on Petra: Region inhabited since prehistoric times.
Nabataean Petra controlled trade through Jordan, the Red Sea, Damascus and South Arabia
Although Petra negotiated with the Romans, it erred in siding with Parthians, and Herod the Great, a Roman client, successfully grabbed territory in 31 BCE. Petra negotiated a deal whereby Rome would peacefully assume control of Petra […]
