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  • Petra. Jordan. View of the 1st century classical styled theatre at the Red Rose city of Petra. Built by the Nabataeans using a Hellenistic design, the theatre was renovated and enlarged by the Romans when they arrived in 106 AD. The theatre could accommodate around 8500 people.
    Jordan_Petra_047.tif
  • Jordan_Petra_041.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_032.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the spectacular rock formations and dramatic and rugged landscape of the vast ancient rose red city of Petra. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_004.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of a few of the remaining upright columns that once lined the Roman Cardo Maximus or Colonnaded Street in the city centre of Petra. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_052.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists on the modern gravel path that winds down through the Bab al-Siq - Gate of the Siq. On the left are the Obelisk Tomb and Bab as-Siq Triclinium and in the distance is lunar like landscape of the white cliffs. The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_011.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_063.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_034.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of one of the three Djinn or spirit blocks that confront tourists on the modern gravel path that winds down through the Bab al-Siq - Gate of the Siq. The carved cube shaped blocks date from around the 1st century and according to Nabatean tradition were the dwelling place of the spirits guardians. The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_010.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of some of the tombs facades from the Street of Facades at the Red Rose city of Petra. The street of facades has four levels of tightly packed carved tombs some with simple cornices incorporating crow step styling. The vast city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_043.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. The Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building dramatically appears at the end of the narrow walls of the Siq at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_029.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic view of the southern Jordanian town of Wadi Musa, which is the gateway to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_075.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic view of the southern Jordanian town of Wadi Musa, which is the gateway to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_074.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_060.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the 1st century classical styled theatre at the Red Rose city of Petra. Built by the Nabataeans using a Hellenistic design, the theatre was renovated and enlarged by the Romans when they arrived in 106 AD. The theatre could accommodate around 8500 people.
    Jordan_Petra_045.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of some of the tombs facades from the Street of Facades at the Red Rose city of Petra. The street of facades has four levels of tightly packed carved tombs some with simple cornices incorporating crow step styling. The vast city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_044.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of the Obelisk Tomb and Bab as-Siq Triclinium Nabatean monuments on the path to the siq. The upper tomb is the Obelisk tomb, which dates from around the 1st century AD and is of Egyptian influence with its four pyramid Obelisks, and the lower tomb, the Triclinium , dates earlier and has a Hellenistic styling. The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_012.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. The Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building dramatically appears at the end of the narrow walls of the Siq at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_028.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_016.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of a few of the remaining upright columns that once lined the Roman Cardo Maximus or Colonnaded Street in the city centre of Petra. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_005.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic landscape view of the jagged sandstone peaks of the valley that surrounds to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_079.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_062.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_061.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. Partial view of the monumental Royal tombs which are carved into the East Cliff or El-Khubtha mountain of Petra. The tombs from left to right are: the Palace tomb, Corinthian tomb, Silk tomb and the Urn tomb. They were built as burial places for Petra kings and Queens as well as for wealthy citizens.
    Jordan_Petra_051.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. The narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.
    Jordan_Petra_027.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_025.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_024.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_017.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of the lunar like landscape of the white cliffs known as the Bab as-Siq – Gate of the Siq. The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_014.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic view of the southern Jordanian town of Wadi Musa, which is the gateway to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_003.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury. The vast city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_002.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the spectacular rock formations and dramatic and rugged landscape of the vast ancient rose red city of Petra. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_071.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the monumental Royal tombs which are carved into the East Cliff or El-Khubtha mountain of Petra. The tombs from left to right are: the Palace tomb, Corinthian tomb, Silk tomb and the Urn tomb. They were built as burial places for Petra kings and Queens as well as for wealthy citizens. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_049.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. Elevated view of  the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.
    Jordan_Petra_022.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists on the modern gravel path that winds down through the Bab al-Siq - Gate of the Siq. On the left are the Obelisk Tomb and Bab as-Siq Triclinium and in the distance is lunar like landscape of the white cliffs. The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_009.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the spectacular contorted rock formations found along the winding path up to the Monastery. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_072.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the spectacular rock formations and dramatic and rugged landscape of the vast ancient rose red city of Petra. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_070.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the spectacular contorted rock formations found along the winding path up to the Monastery. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_068.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of some of the tombs facades from the Street of Facades and the Classical theatre at the Red Rose city of Petra. The street of facades has four levels of tightly packed carved tombs some with simple cornices incorporating crow step styling. The Classical styled theatre dates from the 1st century AD. The vast city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_040.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_038.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. The narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.
    Jordan_Petra_026.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_015.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the 1st century classical styled theatre at the Red Rose city of Petra. Built by the Nabataeans using a Hellenistic design, the theatre was renovated and enlarged by the Romans when they arrived in 106 AD. The theatre could accommodate around 8500 people.
    Jordan_Petra_007.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic landscape view of the jagged sandstone peaks of the valley that surrounds to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_080.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic landscape view of the jagged sandstone peaks of the valley that surrounds to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_078.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic landscape view of the jagged sandstone peaks of the valley that surrounds to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_077.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_064.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_059.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_058.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the remains of the imposing Temenos Gate which dates from the 2nd century AD and marked the end of the commercial area and the entrance to the sacred precinct. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_055.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. Views of imposing Temenos Gate in the foreground, and in the background are the facades of the Royal tombs, carved in the East cliff of Petra. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_054.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the monumental Royal tombs which are carved into the East Cliff or El-Khubtha mountain of Petra. The tombs from left to right are: the Palace tomb, Corinthian tomb, Silk tomb and the Urn tomb. They were built as burial places for Petra kings and Queens as well as for wealthy citizens. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_050.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_037.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_031.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_030.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_023.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_021.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_018.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the monumental Royal tombs which are carved into the East Cliff or El-Khubtha mountain of Petra. The tombs from left to right are: the Palace tomb, Corinthian tomb, Silk tomb and the Urn tomb. They were built as burial places for Petra kings and Queens as well as for wealthy citizens. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_006.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_065.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic landscape view of the jagged sandstone peaks of the valley that surrounds to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_081.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_066.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the remains of the imposing Temenos Gate which dates from the 2nd century AD and marked the end of the commercial area and the entrance to the sacred precinct. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_056.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_057.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View from the Roman Cardo of the imposing Temenos Gate which dates from the 2nd century AD and marked the end of the commercial area and the entrance to the sacred precinct. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_053.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the monumental Royal tombs which are carved into the East Cliff or El-Khubtha mountain of Petra. The tombs from left to right are: the Palace tomb, Corinthian tomb, Silk tomb and the Urn tomb. They were built as burial places for Petra kings and Queens as well as for wealthy citizens. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_048.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of some of the tombs facades from the Street of Facades at the Red Rose city of Petra. The street of facades has four levels of tightly packed carved tombs some with simple cornices incorporating crow step styling. The vast city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_042.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_035.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_033.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_020.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of the Obelisk Tomb and Bab as-Siq Triclinium Nabatean monuments on the path to the siq. The upper tomb is the Obelisk tomb, which dates from around the 1st century AD and is of Egyptian influence with its four pyramid Obelisks, and the lower tomb, the Triclinium , dates earlier and has a Hellenistic styling. The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_013.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_001.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the spectacular rock formations and dramatic and rugged landscape of the vast ancient rose red city of Petra. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
    Jordan_Petra_069.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_039.tiff
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_036.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
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  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic landscape view of the jagged sandstone peaks of the valley that surrounds to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
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  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic view of the southern Jordanian town of Wadi Musa, which is the gateway to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
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  • Petra. Jordan. View of the spectacular contorted rock formations found along the winding path up to the Monastery. The vast rock carved city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago. It is a UNSECO world heritage listed site.
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  • Petra. Jordan. View of the 1st century classical styled theatre at the Red Rose city of Petra. Built by the Nabataeans using a Hellenistic design, the theatre was renovated and enlarged by the Romans when they arrived in 106 AD. The theatre could accommodate around 8500 people.
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  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists on the modern gravel path that winds down through the Bab al-Siq - Gate of the Siq. On the left are the Obelisk Tomb and Bab as-Siq Triclinium and in the distance is lunar like landscape of the white cliffs. The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
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