Ruined city in Jordan (5)

I believe the answer is:

petra

(Other definitions for petra that I've seen before include "Ancient Jordanian city carved from rock" , "Rock-hewn city of Jordan" , "Old city in Jordan" , "A rose-red city - 'half as old as Time'! (Burgon)" , "Ancient Asian city, now in Jordan" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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