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

Temenos Gate Temenos Gate is a monumental triple-arched gate erected at the western end of the colonnaded street. It marked the access to the sacred open precinct of the Qasr Al Bint. The 17-meter-high Temenos Gate originally had arches over the three passages, huge wooden doors and side towers. It was probably built in the…

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

Winged Lion Temple The Petra – Ancient City Map I purchased at the beginning of the tour does not highlight this location. This is a view of the Winged Lion Temple while standing in The Great Temple Complex. The temple is on the slope of the hill, in ruins. This is what remains of the…