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Jordan

Amman

City traffic city overview

Wadi Rum

UNESCO site in southern Jordan

camels and rider in desert camel train in distance

Campsite at Wadi Rum

desert campsite

The Siq

Main entry to Petra

Petra was the center/capital of the Nabataen Kingdom. Roughly 300 BC - 300 AD; strongest straddling the time of Christ. Powerful because they controlled trade routes, and developed advanced, ingenious water systems.

narrow passage in rock formation pedestrians in narrow passage bend in narrow passage daylight in narrow passage

From the Siq across to Treasury (Al-Khazneh)

tourists at narrow passage first glimpse of the Treasury Treasury detail carved from solid rock carving in rock viewed from narrow passage

Lots of theories as to what the Treasury is--best option is that it's the grandest tomb of them all.

front of the Treasury looking up at the front of the Treasury Treasury facade from below full view of Treasury front

Petra Theater

seats carved in stone

Great Temple (Petra)

ruins of the Great Temple

Ad Deir (Monastery) at Petra

distant view of Monastery view of Monastery front

Petra Tombs

front view of Petera tombs tombs in afternoon light

Palace Tomb

Palace Tomb front view

Tomb of the Roman Soldier

tomb of the Roman Sldier from above

Main Street

Main Street coming down from the Treasury

Continuing down Main Street to the Monastery Trailhead.

overview from a distance looking down Main Street view from far above

Below: Monastery Trailhead in the green trees left-center.

distant view of trailhead from above

More Petra information from Widipedia.