Petra, Jordan
October 12, 2008
Petra is an archaeological site in Jordan, lying on the slope of Mount Hor n a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah. It is renowned for its rock-cut architecture.
Petra remained unknown to the Western world until 1812, when it was discovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. It was famously described as "a rose-red city half as old as time". It was described it as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage.
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On the way to Petra
Horse Riding
al-Siq
al-Siq
Rock Formation
al-Siq
Rock Formation
Me @ al-Siq
al-Siq
The Treasury
The Treasury
Me @ The Treasury
Me @ The Treasury
Me riding the camel
Me riding the camel
Me riding the camel
Inside the Treasury
Me @ The Treasury
Me @ The Treasury
The Guard and me
The Treasury
Me @ The Treasury
Me @ al-Siq
Me @ al-Siq
Me @ al-Siq
Horse Riding
