What is the main reason for Petra's nickname "Rose City"?
Color of the stone
Abundance of roses
Rose-shaped carvings
Famous rose gardens
Answer
Petra is also called the "Rose City" because of the color of the stone from which it is carved. The reddish-pink hue of the sandstone gives the city its unique appearance.
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