Petra

1693. A geographical dictionary representing the present and ancient names by Edmund Bohun.

Petra, or Petra Deserti, Cyriacopolis, Mons Regalis, a City of the Stony Arabia; which was of old the Capital of the Kingdom of Ammon, and called Rabbah. Taken by King David, in revenge of the Injuries offered to his Embassadours. In the times of Christianity, it became an Archbishops See under the Patriarch of Jerusalem: at this day called by the Arabians, Krach and Kelaggeber. Long. 66. 45. Lat. 30. 20. //Paris Meridian was used in the book

1694. The great historical, geographical and poetical dictionary by Louis Moreri.

Arach, or Petra, the chief City of Arabia Petrea, suppos'd to be the same with Rabah Capital of Moab; it was afterwards an Abps See, 1st under the Patriarch of Alexandria, and then under him of Jerusalem; It was formerly also call'd Syriacopolis, and Mens Regalis, and now call'd Arach: It stands on the Borders of Pal•stine. Long. 66.45. Lat. 30. 20. There was also a Town of this name built by Nimrod. Gen. 10.