Petra – Capital of the Nabataeans

More than two thousand years ago, Petra was built by the Nabataeans (Arab people who inhabited northern Arabia and the Southern Levant) in the heart of the Shara Mountains. It prospered in the first centuries BC and AD and was a vital part of a major trading route connecting ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Today’s intricate facades sculpted into the sandstone cliffs of the area can still be seen, along with other remarkably preserved structure and monuments of this fascinating civilization.

* Quote taken from Petra – Ancient City Map – purchased at site.

The Siq

The Siq is 1.2 km long with beautiful, pinkish sandstone walls.

Our guide told us the darker coloured walls are the result of wind erosion.  

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Relic’s Of Petra’s Past

Our guide pointed explained the Siq’s road is paved with remnants of the original, larger stones located near the base of the walls.

There are also carvings and reliefs on the walls – relics of Petra’s past.

I can’t remember what our guide said these carving were for, perhaps monuments for the Nabataean gods?

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Sabinos Alexendros Station

According to our guide, this carving is a monument to a fallen Roman soldier,

I’m not sure the carving is a monument to a fallen soldier?

There is more information on votive niche with inscriptions in Greek called Sabinos Alexendros Station.

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Nabataean Baetyl

This is a Nabataean Baetyl – a scared stone used to embody their gods.

Our guide told us this was a place of religious ritual.  

There were three parts of the ritual, and from what I remember – walking around it (like walking around the Kaaba in Mecca) and offering a sacrifice was part of it.

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The Elephant

This is the elephant!

The question I forgot to ask is this carved to look like an elephant or is this a naturally occurring formation that looks like an elephant?

S, 🇯🇴

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Roman Chariot Tracks

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Relief Of Camel Caravan Driver And Camels

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June, 2019 – Exploring Jordan

Ajloun, Jordan – Ajloun Castle – A 12th Century Muslim Castle

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City Of Gerasa/Jerash – Arriving & Arch Of Hadrian & Visitor’s Centre

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City Of Gerasa/Jerash – The South Gate Entrance

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City Of Gerasa/Jerash – The Oval Forum or The Oval Plaza

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Manhole Covers For Underground Drainage

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Street Lights

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Water Fountain

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Chariot Tracks

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – The Macellum

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Earthquake Alarm System

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – The Nymphaeum

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – The Parking Lot

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Tetrapylon Monuments

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – The North Theatre

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Artemis Temple

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Walk From Artemis Temple To The South Theatre

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – The South Theatre

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Zeus’ Temple

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – That’s A Wrap

Madaba, Jordan – St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church & The Madaba Map – A 6th Century Map Of Jerusalem And The Holy Land

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Its Religious Significance & The Drive There

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – Franciscan Custody Of The Holy Land & Monolith Of The 2000 Jubilee & The Abu Badd

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – Olive Trees

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – Walk To The Mount Nebo Museum

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – The Jordanian Bedouin

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – The Museum

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – View Of The Holy Land

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – The Olive Tree Of Pope John Paul II

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – The Brazen Serpent Sculpture Created By Italian Artist Giovanni Fantoni 

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – The Moses Memorial Church & Byzantine Mosaics

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – A Visit To Sacred Grounds

Madaba, Jordan – A Local Artisan Shop

Dhiban, Jordan – Wadi Mujib – Jordan’s Grand Canyon

Dhiban, Jordan – Wadi Mujib – Jordan’s Grand Canyon – The Bedouin

Shoubak, Jordan – The Outcasts Of Jordan – The Bani Murra Or Dom People

Shoubak, Jordan – Ancient Landscape

Shoubak, Jordan – The Smallest Hotel in the World

Shoubak, Jordan – Montreal Crusader Castle

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Check In

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Turkish Bath

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Ban Al Siq, Obelisk Tomb & Abdomanchos’ Burial Monument

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Entering The Siq

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Siq – Indiana Jone’s Ride Through The Siq

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Siq – Sandstone Hues Of Pinkish Orange & Relics Of The Past

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Siq – Petra Bedouins – Captain Jack Sparrows Of The Jordanian Desert

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – The Moment You See It

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – The Corner Before The Treasury

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – Al-Khazneh – Every Angle Possible

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – Al-Khazneh – The Camels

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – Al-Khazneh – The Donkeys

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – Al-Khazneh – Fun Moments

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Historic Information Before Walking The City

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Street of Facades

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Theatre

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Royal Tombs

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Nymphaeum

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Church

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Great Temple Complex

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Winged Lion Temple

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Qasr Al-Bint

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Wandering Donkeys

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Wandering Goats

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Horses

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Camels

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Tomb Or Home?

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Marguerite van Geldermalsen – Married To A Bedouin

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – New Friends

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Walking Back – End Of The Tour

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Exploring This Desert Oasis

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Morning Shisha At Sahtain Restaurant

Aquaba, Jordan – Driving The Desert Highway From Petra To Wadi Rum

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – The Dramatic Seven Pillars Of Wisdom

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Visitor Centre

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Mazayen Rum Camp

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Planet Pasaana, Jedha, Mars, Arrakis & Earth

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Lookout Climb & Scalding Hot Sand

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Michael Climbs & Alien Space Ship

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Otherworldly Landscapes

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Barrah Siq – Valley of the Moon Or Lawrence Of Arabia Pass

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Barrah Siq – Lawrence of Arabia Memorial Camp

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Bedouin Barbecue – Zarb

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Sunrise Camel Trek

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Final Moments

Aqaba, Jordan – View Of Eilat, Israel & Driving Highway #65

Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – The Dead Sea – Unforgettable First-Time Swim

Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – The Dead Sea – The Mud

Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – The Dead Sea – Floating

Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – Afternoon In The Pool

Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – Last Day

Amman, Jordan – Final Day In Jordan

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