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On our way to the Siq. Tombs in the background.
Petra: Worth the Hike!

October 14th 2016
We were up early for breakfast around 6:30, and we left our hotel at 7:30, ready for our big day at Petra. Our hotel is only a few minutes walk from the gate to Petra. We got our tickets and walked through the gates, eager to explore Petra. We walked about 15 minutes until we entered the Siq, the famous narrow canyon which you walk through before emerging at the Treasury. It was downhill through t ... read more
Middle East » Jordan » South » Petra

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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