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The Siq (Petra)

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The Siq (Petra)

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The Siq (Petra)

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Location: Jordan

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1. Petra Theater – Al-Deir (The Monastery) loop from Petra

14.7km

04:52

550m

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2. Bab al‑Siq Tombs – Royal Tombs of Petra loop from Petra

14.4km

04:45

530m

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3. Bab al‑Siq Tombs – Royal Tombs of Petra loop from Petra

8.73km

02:38

260m

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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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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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The Siq (Petra)

1. Petra Theater – Al-Deir (The Monastery) loop from Petra

2. Bab al‑Siq Tombs – Royal Tombs of Petra loop from Petra

3. Bab al‑Siq Tombs – Royal Tombs of Petra loop from Petra

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