7D6N Jordan: Petra-The Siq (Day 1)

Date: 29/11/09

The entrance to The Siq, a narrow gorge
twisting and turning through the rock
The remains of a triumphal arch that used
to span the entrance to The Siq
Colorful rocks


Dam
Deep & narrow gorge of stunning natural beauty
Votive-niches craved into the rock

Many small niches containing block gods of various kinds.


Carving of a large camel and part of a couple of camel drivers
Nabatean drawing or carvings of camels always
indicated where water can be found
Water channels cuts into the cliffs
These drivers can take you all the way through
The Siq to the treasury
The first, and greatest monument of Petra
comes into view at the end of The Siq.

1. Arrived at Amman
2. At the gate of Petra