A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PETRA

Tue, 24 Sep '24
World Heritage Site in Jordan
Fri, 19 May '23
Ruined city in Jordan
Sun, 25 Dec '22
The Rose City, so nicknamed for its pink sandstone
Mon, 21 Mar '22
Jordanian landmark described as "a rose-red city half as old as time"