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The walk through the narrow Siq  
   

The walk through the narrow Siq

Petra- Jordan's Treasure

November 1st 2019
To arrive in Jordan we have sailed through the Suez Canal, which is just a cut through from the Med to the Red Sea with no locks and is rather like sailing along a narrow Nile. One of the main reasons for this Middle East trip was to visit Petra and we were not disappointed. It is a long walk down through the narrow As Siq with its stunning rock formations. Our guide pointed out the water channels ... read more
Middle East » Jordan

Jordanian Flag For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... ... read more
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