ヨルダンの峡谷・トップ20

Previously, a stone arch spanned the entrance

To the right and left of the gorge you can still see the water channels, partly also the ceramic pipes that were here once

The River Wadi Zarqa Ma’in is a perennial flowing water source (water needs to be purified) and there are even some shady spots. The Jordan Trail crosses the river at this point, following the old Roman Road.

Little Petra is really worth the visit. You can take a free shuttle from Petra main entrance (in the bus area) to go there. From there you can also take the trail heading to the monastry.

Shortly after entering the gorge, we pass this beautiful door formed by a rock stuck between 2 cliffs

A steep stone staircase in the narrow gorge takes you to a viewing point with a view of the rocks in the wadi. There is a coffee and tea house with seating here.

The 'Painted House' is located on the main street in 'Siq al-Barid'. It is a rock-cut dining room (biclinium) with well-preserved murals. The paintings are evidence of the importance of the Dionysian religious cult of the Nabataeans. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Petra

'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 the Nabataean Empire in the 1st century. AD The gorge is approximately 350 m long and consists of three “open” areas where the buildings are located. 'Little Petra' was probably a suburb of the Nabataean capital and a base for trade on the Silk Road. After the Nabataean Empire fell, the place was used by nomads for many centuries and only in the late 20th century. rediscovered and excavated. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Petra