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1. History · Petra Archaeological Park

   Treasury Reveal

   Emerge from the Siq to the rose-red facade of Al-Khazneh, Petra's iconic Treasury — and photograph it.

2. History · Petra Archaeological Park

   The Monastery Climb

   Climb the 800 rock-cut steps to Ad-Deir, Petra's colossal Monastery carved into the cliff — and photograph it.

3. History · Petra Archaeological Park

   Through the Siq

   Walk the mile-long Siq, the narrow canyon that winds between towering sandstone walls into Petra — and photograph it.

4. History · Petra Archaeological Park

   Petra by Candlelight

   Sit before the Treasury lit by 1,500 candles at the Petra by Night show — and photograph it.

5. History · Petra Archaeological Park

   Royal Tombs Facades

   Stand before the grand carved facades of Petra's Royal Tombs glowing in the afternoon light — and photograph it.

6. History · Petra Archaeological Park

   High Place of Sacrifice

   Hike up to the High Place of Sacrifice for a sweeping panorama over Petra's valley of tombs — and photograph it.

7. City discovery

   See the rock city of Petra (Jordan)

   Stand before the rock-carved Treasury that appears at the end of the narrow canyon (the Siq) — and photograph it.