Historic site in Jordan known as the Rose City (5)

I believe the answer is:

petra

(Other definitions for petra that I've seen before include "Historic city in Jordan" , "Ancient Asian city, now in Jordan" , "Old city in Jordan" , "Long-lost city of Jordan rediscovered in 1812" , "Jordan's rock-hewn city" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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