The Siq and other Petra, Jordan Things to Do Tips

In the siq of Petra

The Siq (Al-Siq) is a 1,2 km long path with high and steep walls only a few meters wide. Nowdays the path is covered with asphalt which makes it easy to walk. Also during the Roman period the path was paved with stones, stones that can be seen at some places.
While you are walking along the siq look along the side for the waterchannels the Nabateans cut in the walls. At some places you can even see the old terracotta pipes. In the walls of the rock you can also see niches where it once stood figures of gods and small niches for oil lamps for the night.
It feels amazing to walk down the Siq and finaly see the Treasuru (Al-Khazneh) when you reach the end.

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The Treasury: Al-Khazneh (The Treasury)

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Written by MalenaN

on Apr 28, 2005

The Treasury in Petra

After going through the narrow siq for 1,2 km it ends and you will have the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) just in front of you. It is an impressive sight when you first get a glimps of it between the narrow walls of the siq. The Treasury is carved in to the rook and the facade is 43 m high and 30 m wide. It is a tomb of the Nabataean king Aretas III. The tomb got its name from a story that said that a treasury was hidden in the large stone urne on the second floor (it is made of massive stone though).

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The Treasury: Al-Deir (The Monastery)

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Written by MalenaN

on Apr 28, 2005

The Monastery

The Monastery (Al-Deir) is the largest monument in Petra. It is 50 metres wide and 45 metres high and looks really impressive (can you see the small donkey in front of Al-Deir in the picture?).
Al-Deir is far away from the other monuments but it is worth to climb to see it. It takes about 45 minutes by foot, but you can always pay for a donkey to take you up. The path starts close to the restaurant.

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Things To Do: The Theatre

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on Apr 28, 2005

The Theatre in Petra

The ancient city of Petra is spread over a vast area. It is recommended to spend at least two days exploring the site. I found that enough and not too much. In July 02 a two-day ticket was 13,5 JD.

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Things To Do: The colours of Petra

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Written by MalenaN

on Apr 28, 2005

Colours of Petra

Petra was built by the Nabataeans who had their era of greatness for a couple of hundred years, about 2000 years ago. The population in Petra was by then 20 000 persons. The Nabataeans were good tradesmen and they controlled the trade through the area.

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Things To Do: Colonnaded Street

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Written by MalenaN

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Colonnaded Street in Petra

Only a few colons are standing by the street and they have been re-.erected

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Things To Do: Great view

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Written by MalenaN

on Apr 28, 2005

View from Petra (near the

Monastery)