- Founded:
- 300 BCE
- Peak population:
- 30,000
Petra is a historic city mapped in the World History Atlas, with records dating from 300 BCE. Explore the civilizations that held it across time on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Petra?
- Petra is a historic city documented in the World History Atlas.
- When was Petra founded?
- 300 BCE