"Petra" Petra by blanter

Petra Travel Guide: 948 reviews and 2,356 photos

Before traveling to Petra, I saw that everyone says it is absolutely fantastic, but I never managed to understood why. Now, after I have been there, I can explain.

1) It is a giant Nabathean cave city. There are some caves (tombs) which are hard not to notice, like the Treasury, the great tombs or the Monastery. There are others which you just pass by, since there are thousands of them.

2) It is an inhabited cave city. The vedouins really live there (probably they also have usual houses, but most of the caves are used).

3) It is embeded in a fantastic landscape - multicolored (mostly red) rocks, with views from the tops; colors change with the time of the day. Narrow canyons, one of them you are sure to pass - it leads from the entrance. Plenty of hiking opportunities.

4) If this is still not enough, there are remains of Greek and Roman constructions.

It is very hard to give an adequate impression in pictures, since the colors are hard to catch. This is why I ws not so much impressed before the visit, and probably you will not be much impressed by my pictures. Anyway, they are composed into two travelogues.

Last visit to Petra: Apr 2005
Intro Written Apr 23, 2005
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Reviews (4)

Nabathean Tent Restaurant Restaurants (1)

Nothing fancy about it, but just good quality food. You pay for the buffet (JD7 in April 2005) and separately for... more travel advice

How to survive in Petra Warnings and Dangers (1)

1) Have your head covered. Better, also have your legs (no shorts) and arms (wear a long-sleeved shirt) covered, too.... more travel advice

What you can do in Petra in one day Things to Do (1)

Assuming you are in good physical condition, 1) Show up at the ticket desk very early, preferably just before the... more travel advice

Hotel Al Anbat I (Wadi Mousa) Hotels (1)

There are two Al Anbat Hotels in Wadi Mousa - one (II) is in the village, and another (I) above the village, on the... more travel advice

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XtravelloverX Mar 19, 2006 at 7:05 AM

Quite impressive pictures, I feel as if I'm back in Petra again. :) Happy travels!
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coceng May 12, 2005 at 3:41 AM

I am impressed with your photos maybe becasue I was there ! :) Please check my night photos along The Siq in you have the time, okay. Regards.