Complete the sentence about Petra Treasury with the correct year: In ______, the city of Petra and Al-Khazneh were noted by Swiss explorer Burckhardt.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1812
In 1812 the city of Petra and Al-Khazneh were noted by the Swiss explorer Burckhardt. It brought Petra to Western attention.
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