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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