Early morning stroll down through the Siq

June 5th 2015
We planned to rise early today, head down to Petra as soon as it opens thus missing the crowds and the height of the midday sun. Petra opens its doors to visitors at 6am but as breakfast is not served until 6:30am in the Rocky Mountain Hotel, we pulled up outside the Petra visitors centre shortly before 8am. Petra is one of the Modern Wonders of the Modern World along with the likes of the Taj ... read more

Middle East » Jordan » South » Petra

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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