Exploring Petra: A Journey Through History

What is the historical significance of Petra?

• It was a major trading center built by the Nabataeans.

• It was a famous Greek city-state.

• It was the capital of the Roman Empire.

• It was a medieval European fortress.

How did the Nabataeans ensure the survival of Petra's structures?

• By building them with steel reinforcements.

• By constructing them on floating platforms.

• By carving them into the sandstone mountains.

• By using advanced concrete technology.

What led to the decline of Petra as a trading hub?

• A prolonged drought.

• A devastating earthquake.

• Invasion by foreign armies.

• The discovery of new trading routes.

Who discovered Petra in 1812?

• Vasco da Gama

• Marco Polo

• Johann Ludwig Burckhardt

• Christopher Columbus

What percentage of Petra remains unexplored?

• 95%

• 85%

• 70%

• 50%