A lot of people don’t understand what the big deal is about seeing ruined sites. But when you walk through and get to the other end of the Siq, a narrow gorge made from years of water flowing through. Confusion changes to understanding. 1.2km long, 200m high walls, so narrow its width is sometimes a few metres. What the Siq does, is leads you towards the symbol of Jordan. My first glimpse was not how I thought it would be. Throughout my time here I would see the symbol in 4 casts. The first was under candlelight. 3 times a week the Tourism office offers Petra by Night tours. At 12JD ($24) it really is something and is a great alternative for your first gawk instead of the typical Indiana Jones experience. Mostly dark, except for
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