7D6N Jordan: Petra-The Monastery (Day1)

Date:29/11/2009
The Monastery or "Al Deir"
is the second most famed building in Petra
One of the largest monuments in Petra and
it is also one of the farthest from the main gate.
The Deir monument is 40.2 meters wide and
is carved deep into the side of the mountain.
The chamber is huge. It is 11.5 meters by 10 meters,
and is lit only by light coming through
the 8 meter high doorway.


Around the Deir Plateau there are many excellent
views of deep gorges and even Wadi Araba.
Wadi Araba
View from the edge of the plateau
overlooking The Monastery
Wadi Araba

At the edge of the plateau
Climb up to another viewing point
Scenic view




1. Arrived at Amman
2. At the gate of Petra
3. The Siq
4. The Treasury
5. The Street of Facades
6. The Theatre
7. The walk to The Monastery