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The Siq (Petra)

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The Siq (Petra)

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1. Al-Deir (The Monastery) – Royal Tombs of Petra loop from Petra

14.7km

04:51

550m

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2. Royal Tombs of Petra – Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) loop from Petra

8.73km

02:38

260m

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3. Petra Theater – Royal Tombs of Petra loop from Petra

26.7km

08:09

870m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hubert Trapp

November 28, 2023

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 lead to seasonal flash flooding in winter, then as now. To contain the danger, the Nabataeans built a comprehensive water management system, which has been partially repaired in recent decades to minimize the risk of flash floods after heavy rain in the region.

In the last section of the gorge ‘Al-Khazneh’ (The Treasury) becomes visible. This is Petra's most famous attraction.

nabataea.net/explore/cities_and_sites/the-siq-thaniya

cultech.net/flash-floods

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Paul

March 27, 2020

The way to the Treasury of Petra is exceptional.

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Benjamin

November 22, 2021

From the visitor centre through "the siq" to the treasury

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Distance 1.33 km

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Jordan

The Siq (Petra)

1. Al-Deir (The Monastery) – Royal Tombs of Petra loop from Petra

2. Royal Tombs of Petra – Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) loop from Petra

3. Petra Theater – Royal Tombs of Petra loop from Petra

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