The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Esh Shara
Esh Shara’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in the Esh Shara. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in the Esh Shara. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 7, 2025
Arriving after a journey of about 1 km in the already wonderful Siq and seeing the Treasury appear is like traveling back in time. Leave absolutely early in the morning …
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Impressive royal tombs in ancient caves.
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The main entrance to ancient Petra is through the Siq, a narrow, 1.2 km long gorge in the sandstone formation. The riverbed of Wadi Musa once ran here; this can …
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Approximately 400 meters (1,312 ft) from the entrance, on the right (northern) side, stand three monolithic tomb blocks. Local Bedouins believed them to be dwellings of jinns (spirits) or cisterns …
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You have to go up a few stairs here, but you have a wonderful view
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The fascinating rock city of Petra was built by the Nabataeans more than 2,000 years ago. The city had its heyday in the centuries before and after the birth of …
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This place was created in honor of a religious master of ceremonies.
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The way up is absolutely worth it if you still have some time. Above all, the view of the treasury is magnificent. And there is also a cool drink to relax.
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'Siq al-Barid' (Cold Gorge), also known as 'Little Petra', is located approximately 6 km north of ancient Petra. The buildings, carved into rocks, were probably built at the height of …
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Very nice route through the Siq to Petra. Be sure to walk, even if the horse-drawn carriages are annoying.
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