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

The Theatre “Carved into the side of the mountain at the foot of the High Place of Sacrifice, the theatre consists of three rows of seats separated by passageways. Seven stairways ascend the auditorium and it can accommodate 4000 spectators. The back wall of the stage was rebuilt by the Romans. This is the only theatre in…

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

The Street of Facades “This is the name given to the row of monumental Nabataean tombs carved in the southern cliff face that lies past the Treasury and adjacent to the outer Siq. The facades are crowned with corner crow-steps, pilasters and cavettos. Tomb 67 is remarkable for its upper cave, probably used to store the…

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

The Ancient City Of Petra After one walks from The Treasury and out of The Siq, the ancient city of Petra is laid out before you from The Street of Facades to Qasr al-Bint. Our tour guide only took us as far as the Winged-Lion Temple.  I honestly can’t remember anything he told me after…

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

Al Khazneh – Ancient Calander & More The Treasury – Al Khazneh You can clearly see the square notches for scaffolding on either side of The Treasury. Pharoh’s Treasure Close up of the Urn that was believed to hold a Pharaoh’s Treasure. As well, you can see the little carved cubes that add up to…