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Which empire annexed Nabataea and renamed it Arabia Petraea?

  • Roman Empire

  • Greek Empire

  • Byzantine Empire

  • Persian Empire

Answer

The Roman Empire annexed Nabataea in 106 AD and renamed it Arabia Petraea. Petra's importance declined after this, as sea trade routes emerged and an earthquake in 363 AD destroyed many structures.
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