The Treasury is said to be one of the best tourist destinations not only in Jordan but in the World. With massive facades that have been carved entirely out of the existing red sandstone, Petra’s magnificent temples and tombs are like no other religious buildings in the world, and the surrounding rugged landscape dotted with historical sites are a hiker’s paradise.

Although the surroundings of the place are made of rocks, the Nabataeans provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers.

For many people, Jordan begins and ends with the magical ancient Nabataean city of Petra. And it’s really true, Petra is without doubt one of the Middle East’s most spectacular, unmissable sights, battling it out with Machu Picchu of Peru or Angkor Wat for the title of the world’s most dramatic ‘lost city’. Visit the place if you find time. Without a tour in Petra will not be complete.

Protected of the wind for its location, the erosion have not work so much over its facade. Columns, figures, conical roof, all worked with great maestro. You can easily see the steps at the wall going up to the top that were used to reach the top and do the work, from the top to down.
The best moment when you get to the end of the Siq and you get the first view of the Treasury.

Did you know? That Petra is now again one of the New Wonders of The World, voted by millions of voters around the world to represent global heritage throughout the history. Today, Petra and the surroundings are considered as Top Tourist Destinations of Jordan, no wonder why people keep on coming back here.

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