n Petra, take time to admire the multicolored and rhythmic patterns of the Umm Ishrin sandstone strata formed 540 million years ago. The radiant tones have their origin in various iron and manganese oxides, which come together with hydroxides in the sandstone.

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Great color phenomenon at the canyons in Petra

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