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Petra is an ancient city carved into rose-colored rock in southern Jordan, and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Built by the Nabateans more than two thousand years ago, Petra was a wealthy trading capital hidden among desert canyons. You reach it by walking through the Siq, a narrow gorge over a kilometer long, and at its end the great carved Treasury appears suddenly in the rock face.
It is a place of pure wonder, and one of the most unforgettable days of any journey through Jordan.
Petra lies in the region the Bible calls Edom, connected to Esau and his descendants, and near where Moses is said to have struck the rock for water.
The mountains around Petra include Jebel Haroun, honored as the burial place of Aaron, the brother of Moses.
Why do pilgrims visit Petra?
It brings awe and wonder to a pilgrimage, and it connects travelers to the Old Testament world of Edom and the wilderness. Petra is the day people talk about for years. After the deep emotion of the holy sites, walking through the Siq to the Treasury fills a group with sheer astonishment at what human hands and time can make. It lifts the whole journey.
In southern Jordan. It is a highlight of Israel and Jordan combination tours and the longer Egypt, Jordan, and Israel journeys.
A fair amount. The walk through the Siq to the Treasury is over a kilometer, on uneven ground, and the wider site is large. Comfortable shoes are essential.
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