Jordan is a country that always surprise and delight local & global travelers. Petra is Jordan’s big-hitter tourist attraction. However, it is one of the country’s best places to visit for hikers and nature lovers. Do you want to see such a wonderful creation during your journey to Jordan? A customized Petra tour is good enough to explore the vast site, set within rugged, pink-tinged cliffs. Explored the incredible ruins of the famed monument of Petra, which was once the Nabataean capital. It was filled with awe and wonder at the remarkable architecture that expresses this ancient city’s history.
One of the world’s modern marvels and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Petra is a magnificent location. You must see it to believe it! You’ll need at least one to two full days to fully appreciate and take in this place’s architecture, history, and culture.
The Siq, a slender sandstone crevice surrounded by walls up to 200 meters high, is the entrance to Petra. The Siq provides suitably dramatic access into the ruins. As you proceed down this mysterious corridor, you’ll eagerly anticipate what lies ahead.
You emerge into the magnificent and renowned Treasury. The 40-meter-high façade, carved into the cliff, is first glimpsed by visitors through the Siq’s narrow fissure. It was probably the tomb, like many impressive facades found at Petra. The two-tier façade contains many different architectural styles, including Egyptian and Hellenistic, showcasing the Nabataeans’ vast knowledge. It’s understandable why this is one of Jordan’s most popular photogenic locations – absolutely stunning!
Going beyond the Treasury on foot will take you to the Monastery. It is a hike, but it will be well worth your journey. There is also a back entry, which requires a long journey of 9 miles, but it rewards you with a stunning view of Petra & the area around it! There you will find a much less crowd, and the vistas will be breathtaking.
The primary path through the Petra ruins is known as the Street of the Facades, and it runs from the Treasury down to the theatre. It is surrounded on both sides by stone cliffs that have both large and little tombs carved out of them. Many of these are simple to visit, and climbing up will allow viewing the inside of the graves. It is worthy of your expedition.
Besides the main tomb, the Street of Facades- is a series of flights of rock-cut stairs that lead up the rock face of Jebel Madhbah to the High Place of Sacrifice on the summit. The remnants of sacrifice sites are scattered around Petra’s mountain summits. But Jebel Madhbah is the most accessible and well-travelled side trail. Panoramic views of the Petra region may also be seen from the meeting.
The theatre is the following significant structure after seeing the Jebel Madhbah High Place of Sacrifice. It is thought to be constructed by the Nabataeans built in AD 25. The theatre was presumably first utilized by the Nabataeans for religious ceremonies and customs, not for Roman-style entertainments.
It is possible to observe the ridge cutting through the side of Jebel Al-(Al-KhubthaKhubtha’s mountain) slope, which is lined with the elaborate facades of the Royal Tombs, directly across from the theatre, on the other side of the wadi (valley) floor. A staircase ascends to the Urn Tomb from the main route, where you can access the remaining Royal Tombs.
You can spend several hours hiking around Petra, marveling at the incredible architecture and history. There are several locations to stop for food or drinks along the journey. After miles of hiking, you can take a camel, horse, or donkey ride back if you feel especially exhausted. You’ll need to return at night to see “Petra by Night,” so conserve some energy.
The site of Petra is genuinely one of the world’s wonders to be perceived. Its magnificent stone tombs and temples have lasted for millennia. Go Jordan Travel and Tourism offer the best Petra tour packages based on your interest, days of staying and budget. Call them to discover the destinations & find the ultimate outdoor activities.
