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. 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….
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Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Siq – Indiana Jone’s Ride Through The Siq
Indiana Jones As we moved along The Siq, our guide informed us this is the location where Indiana Jones gallops through these rock formations after Marcus, whose horse bolted during the final scenes of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. I loved that scene, watching Indy gallop on a powerful horse decorated in Arabic tradition, through…
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Entering The Siq
The Siq This narrow gorge leads visitors into Petra. The Siq resulted from a natural splitting of the mountain and is 1.2 km long. A triumphal arch once spanned the entrance to it. Two water channels run along both rock sides. As well as presenting a dramatic entryway into Petra, the Siq also holds many relics from…
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Ban Al Siq, Obelisk Tomb & Abdomanchos’ Burial Monument
Bab Al Siq Bab Al Siq is Arabic for gateway to the “Siq”. Here you will see three massive Djinn blocks, which are squared monuments. Our guide explained that these three square formations are family tombs, also known as Djinn Blocks. Take note of the carved, long triangle shape to the left of the door. This…
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra
A Dream Come True This was THE tour, The site in Jordan I had been waiting for. Since 1977, when I was eight years old, I became an original fan of Harrison Ford and Star Wars. Han Solo was always my favourite over Luke Skywalker. In 1981, I naturally and enthusiastically became an Indiana Jones…
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Turkish Bath
Turkish Bath After check-in, settling into our new hotel room, I had a Turkish bath. This is the entrance to the spa. Inside, I only took photos of the waiting area and the wooden shoes for the steam room. I had to leave my cell phone in the locker. The marble steam room I sat…
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Check In
Michael and I had two nights, one full day in Wadi Musa to see Petra. Our two night stay at Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort was lovely. The hotel is not part of the Hyatt chain, they borrowed the name. This hotel and surrounding area had a Mediterranean feel, like the San Marco Hotel we…
Shoubak, Jordan – Montreal Crusader Castle
Many Names This castle is known as Montreal Castle, Montreal Crusader Castle, Shoubak Castle, or Shobak Castle. He Who Ruled The Castle Ruled King’s Highway It was built in 1115 CE, and is located along the King’s Highway from Egypt to Syria. Whoever held the castle could tax traders and those on pilgrimages to Mecca…