Petra, Jordan, by Candlelight. If the gorgeous rock colors are dazzling during the day, imagine more than 1,500 candles flickering in the ancient city, through the Siq to the Treasury where Bedouin music is playing. Photo #1 by Paul Stocker
Petra City – we don’t know about you, but this is a sight we don’t behold every day. Neither the famous rock-cut architecture, nor the camels. Photo #2 by shapour bahrami
The many red-hues in the rocks makes the Monastery (Al Dier) at Petra, Jordan, as gorgeous of a place as it was in prehistoric times when it was carved out of the rocks. Photo #3 by shapour bahrami
The Hadrien Gate and the Cardo Maximum in Petra. The city quickly fell into a decline under Roman rule. Photo #4 by Jean Housen
Pretty Petra – make sure to wear tennis shoes for long treks. The ancient Nabataean city of Petra became one of the new seventh wonders of the world. Photo #5 by Adam Reeder
Petra, Jordan, is a city of ancient tombs. Photo #6 by nemomemini
Petra – Jordan Tombs. According to the Petra Scrolls, Petra was once a very crowded place to live with possibly as many as 20,000 to 30,000 inhabitants which works out to at least 10 people living in each rock-cut dwelling. Photo #7 by Dennis Jarvis
A framed view of Petra’s Monastary (al-Deir) from a nearby cave. Photo #8 by David Bjorgen
Great Temple of Petra was built in the 1st century BC. The two-level structure is on of the largest complexes in Petra. Photo #9 by Bernard Gagnon
These fortunate people visit the Treasury at Petra. Many of us have gotten no closer to Petra than scenes out of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Photo #10 by nemomemini
Path to Petra. Photo #11 by Paul Stocker
Tourists reach the Treasury monument in Petra after going through a long passage through a crack in the rock. The long narrow gorge is nearly 3,300 feet long and is flanked on each side by cliffs that soar over 262 feet tall. The Siq is the most famous spot in Petra. This is the end of the Siq, with its dramatic view of Al Khazneh – The Treasury. Photo #12 by Bernard Gagnon
Petra Amphitheater – in ancient times, this theater could hold more than 8,000 spectators. The theater was built here to also give the greatest view to the tombs which were numerous even by 1 AD. Photo #13 by Bpavacic
Petra is perhaps the most famous place for rock-cut architecture, but it also one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. Photo #14 by Adam Reeder
After checking out the Treasury, tourists travel down Petra’s Street of Facades which is lined with tombs. The canyon is full of large tombs for the rich and small tombs were the poor were buried. Photo #15 by nemomemini
The Silk Tomb, Petra, Jordan. Photo #16 by Bernard Gagnon
Sandstone Rock-cut tombs in Petra. Photo #17 by Etan J. Tal
Petra Midnight Pilgrimage. Photo #18 by Didier Baertschiger
Jordan – Petra – Al-Khazneh – The Treasury. Photo #19 by Salim Al-Harthy
The tombs of the Street of Facades, Petra, Jordan. The tall canyons are riddled with tombs, to reach some would be like climbing a mountain. Photo #20 by Bernard Gagnon
Facade of Al Khazneh, Petra, Jordan. The Treasury during the daylight. Photo #21 by Bernard Gagnon
The Treasury – Petra by night. Photo #22 by Ben Geach
WOW! What crystal clear, fantastic pictures. I loved them all. I just thought I would peek at one or two and found myself looking for more. Can I request photos of European Castles? Thanks for sharing your pictures.
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Brilliant pictures, excellent quality. What a facinating place. May visit if im lucky enough to do so. Thank You
beautifu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve been in Jordan for a World Bank Project for Ajloun area, and visited Petra at the year 2005.
Thank you very much for the beautiful photos of the magnificent antique city of Petra. I admire and copy some of them.
Regards..
Nice Pics! like this place 😀
To arrive on Petra stone wall hills location, it’s not an easy journey. Started from the gateway, we should walk less than 30 minutes.
Spectacular shots…thanks!
the best photography i have seen on petra! better than whats published in travel magazines! welldone and thank you, x
Was here in 1981 before the crowds. An incredible place to spend 2 days and a night. Wonderful pictures! Brings back very happy memories. Now I’m teaching my 10th graders about Petra in our World History class.
whoever made these slide Big thanks. its like I am there in petra.wonderfull.I am using these picture for teaching.exellent job this person should make more slide of ohter historis sites so people can visit these places from ther home.
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Great pictures, makes me excited that I am going to see it soon.
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The pictures are beautiful. The ancient rocks seem to have been touched by the brush of God. They enhance the eye with the radiance of colors and beauty. Who else could have given mankind such a palet to work with except God! Mankind surely took advantage of God’s offering in stone, and built upon it.
Took my breath away !! I FELT LIKE I LIVED THERE AS I LOOKED AT ALL OF THE BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS
THE BEAUTY PIERCED MY HEART…THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!
JULY 4 th 2014 @ 9:30 AM
I, {LOVE} these pics so much they are so clear and nice .