7D6N Jordan: Petra-High Place of Sacrifice (Day 2)

Date: 30/11/2009

The High Place is located at the very top of a mountain
The starting point of the stairs is close to the theatre
The path to the High Place of Sacrifice climbs steeply at first
Me & YT climbing up to The High Place of Sacrifice
Scenic impression
Interesting stones formations
There are about 800 steps up to the mountain
We are almost reached the High Place of Sacrifice
Here we are at the top of the mountain
Obelisk near the mountain top
Jebel Haroun, the Biblical Mount Hor,
where Moses's brother Aaron is said to be buried
Steps to the Altar at the High Place of Sacrifice
Altar at The High Place of Sacrifice
Human Sacrifice at the Altar
View from The High Place of Sacrifice
View of "downtown" Petra from The High Place of Sacrifice
Me at the High Place of Sacrifice

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
8. The Monastery
9. Lion Biclilium
10.The Colonnade Street
11.The Great Temple
12.The Qasr al-Bint
13.The Royal Tomb