What was Petra originally known as to its inhabitants?
Al-Batra
Raqmu
Jabal Al-Madbah
Arabah
Answer
Petra was originally known as Raqmu (or Raqēmō) to its inhabitants. It is a historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan, famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.
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