ANCIENT CITY OF PETRA - JORDAN The history of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan dates back to 400 BC. The ancient city of Petra was the capital of the Nabataeans between 400 BC and 106 AD. The Nabataeans were the people that stretched from the Euphrates to the Red Sea and included the border area between Syria and Arabist. When the earthquake and economic troubles arose, Petra lost its shine and was forgotten for time. The ancient city of Petra, which had mysteriously slept for centuries, was