Introducing Petra & the South
Southern Jordan has a totally different feel from the north and holds some of the country's most dramatic desert landscapes. Petra and Wadi Rum are both unmissable sights and Aqaba is a popular last stop before catching the ferry to Egypt.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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1 Siq
Feel the excitement build as you walk the Siq, the long, dramatic chasm that links the ancient city with the outside world
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2 Treasury
Stare in awe at the Treasury - Al-Khazneh, as it's locally known - arguably Petra's most spectacular and most photographed sight
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3 Royal Tombs
Explore the towering Royal Tombs, offering great views of the old city centre
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4 Monastery
Hike steps up to theMonastery, perched surreally on a mountain top, and just as impressive as the Treasury
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5 High Place of Sacrifice
Get your lungs moving on the great hike to the High Place of Sacrifice, along a Nabataean processional way, with superb views and hidden tombs on the way down