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Petra – One of the Seven Wonders of the World

Petra – One of the Seven Wonders of the World

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  • Post published:January 27, 2021
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Why a Wonder of the World? The ancient city of Petra in Jordan became one of the 7 New Wonders of the World when it was chosen in 2007 by…

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