Tag: Wadi Musa Jordan

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

Tomb Or Home? As I walked between the Street of Facades and Qasr Al-Bint, I came across this rock formation. I’m not sure if this is a tomb or a home? I really like the colour and thin pillar-like formations. I wonder if those thin pillars are carved or natural? S, 🇯🇴

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

Wandering Goats I enjoyed discovering a variety of wandering goats as I walked between the Street of Facades and Qasr Al-Bint. The baby goats on the steps of The Great Temple Complex were calling out to their mother. She was down on the main trail near a group of tourists. S, 🇯🇴

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

Qasr Al-Bint “The monument is almost square and is set on a podium. It was the main and most important temple of Petra, dedicated to Dushara. It still stands 23m high today. The temple is approached by a flight of 26 marble steps. The rear of the sanctuary is occupied by three distinct elements; the…

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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…

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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…

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