Indiana Jones movies inspired me to want to visit some of the countries this famous archeologist explored to keep antiquities out of the hands of Nazi’s, and bring them where they belong – in a museum. I’ve been to India, Italy, Germany, Jordan, Egypt and Hatay (Türkiye). I cried the moment we turned the corner…
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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…