Arabia petraea
an ancient division of arabia, in the nw part.
historical examples
arabia petraea (stony)—the end adjoining the peninsula of sinai.
a thousand years of jewish history maurice h. (maurice henry) harris
arabia is mine, arabia petraea to boot; and the universe, and you too, if i choose.
the magic skin honore de balzac
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