Petra shows the wealth and political power of this indigenous Arab people
derived from their control of the international trade routes that linked China,
India and Southern Arabia with the wealthy Mediterranean markets Greece, Rome, Egypt and Syria.

Camels and goats with the main ruins in background. 9/12/2000

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