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Written by call_me_rhia

on Jan 13, 2004

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Favorite Thing: Petra is really the 8th wonder of the old world.. and it has survied. It's located in the south of Jordan, and you can access this magical site by walking through a long and mysterious siq. Petra and Beida, is little sister. It was built by the Nabatean people. Built is actually not the correct word, as it was actually carved into the sandstone mountains that are typical of the area.

Fondest Memory: learning how skillful and clever the nabateans were: they used to just carve a line of rock and then place pieces of wood in it - then poured water on the wood. As the wood expanded it used to break the soft sandstone, so that they did not have to carve the entire buildings and tombs by hand

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angiebabe Sat Dec 15, 2007 13:36 UTC Well written informative tips here thanks on one of the most wanting to get to places on my wishlist!thanks for an excellent and motivating tour.	Djinn76 Tue Aug 31, 2004 17:35 UTC Yet another nice page, Looks like good walking shoes are a must, I'll remember it!!
titti Mon Feb 3, 2003 19:04 UTC Ooooh! La magia dell'architettura di Petra ... quale incanto... (ma davvero non mi trovi abbastanza romantica??!)	seratonin Tue Nov 12, 2002 11:45 UTC Very nice pics & happy birthday!

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