Petra WelcomeWe will be headed that way shortly.Petra Moon Hotel #218, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4132Larry L. Jackson
CavesPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4138Larry L. Jackson
CavesPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4139Larry L. Jackson
PetraPossibly a tomb or unfinished tomb
.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4140Larry L. Jackson
CavesThe rectangular rock is likely a tomb.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4141Larry L. Jackson
CaveOr tomb.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4144Larry L. Jackson
CavesPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4145Larry L. Jackson
Cave & Step Design TombPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4146Larry L. Jackson
PetraProbably tombs.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4147Larry L. Jackson
InscriptionPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4148Larry L. Jackson
Obelisk Tomb and Bab as-Siq TricliniumPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6022Larry L. Jackson
CavePetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6023Larry L. Jackson
CaveOr tomb.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4151Larry L. Jackson
CatThere was a number of cats around. All seemed healthy.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4152Larry L. Jackson
88 meter Diversion TunnelHand-dug to reduce the flow through The Sig (canyon into central Petra Archeological Site).Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4154Larry L. Jackson
AquaductThe Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4155Larry L. Jackson
The SigDetailPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6026Larry L. Jackson
RockInteresting erosion pattern.The Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4156Larry L. Jackson
The SigPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6027Larry L. Jackson
LJax & DebbieAnother obligatory photo.The Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#0017Larry L. Jackson
The SigPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6030Larry L. Jackson
NicheThe Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6031Larry L. Jackson
The SigPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4159Larry L. Jackson
The SigPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4163Larry L. Jackson
The SigPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6032Larry L. Jackson
NicheThe Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4165Larry L. Jackson
Fig TreeFicus caricaThe Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4169Larry L. Jackson
CaveThe Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4172Larry L. Jackson
Spiny Caper BushCapparis spinosaThe Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4173Larry L. Jackson
Fish RockThe Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6035Larry L. Jackson
Elephant RockThis is also Fish Rock, but viewed from a different angle.The Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6038Larry L. Jackson
PassageThe Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6039Larry L. Jackson
CarvingThe Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4178Larry L. Jackson
The SigPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4180Larry L. Jackson
AquaductThe Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4181Larry L. Jackson
RockAnother interesting erosion pattern.The Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4182Larry L. Jackson
Sabinos Alexandros StationThe Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6044Larry L. Jackson
Sabinos Alexandros StationThe Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4183Larry L. Jackson
InscriptionSabinos Alexandros Station, The Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4186Larry L. Jackson
NichesThe Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6045Larry L. Jackson
First GlimpseThis had been on my wish list for years. Seeing it in person can be an emotional experience.The Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4193Larry L. Jackson
The TreasuryPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4196Larry L. Jackson
The TreasuryDetail - erosion of the features over two millennia.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4200Larry L. Jackson
The TreasuryDetail - historical rumors of wealth in the big jug at the top resulted in attempts to break the jug with bullets.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4201Larry L. Jackson
CatsWith food available to tourists, the cats are eating well.The Treasury, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4206Larry L. Jackson
CamelFor tourist photos on the camel.The Treasury, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4209Larry L. Jackson
Winged VictoryThe Treasury, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4210Larry L. Jackson
Winged VictoryThe Treasury, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4211Larry L. Jackson
DioscuriThe Treasury, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4212Larry L. Jackson
CamelThe Treasury, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4221Larry L. Jackson
CamelThe Treasury, Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4222Larry L. Jackson
Street of FacadesNabataean-carved tombs dating to the 1st century BC–1st century AD.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6050Larry L. Jackson
Step Design TombPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4224Larry L. Jackson
TombsPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4226Larry L. Jackson
FacadesTombsPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6053Larry L. Jackson
FacadesMore tombs.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6055Larry L. Jackson
TombsPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4227Larry L. Jackson
TombsPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4230Larry L. Jackson
CavesPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4241Larry L. Jackson
Damascus GoatsCapra aegagrus hircus - the black goat was calling constantly for the mother.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4246Larry L. Jackson
AmphitheaterPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4249Larry L. Jackson
CavesPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4250Larry L. Jackson
TombsPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6056Larry L. Jackson
CavesPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6057Larry L. Jackson
ArchPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4252Larry L. Jackson
CavesPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6058Larry L. Jackson
ArchPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4254Larry L. Jackson
BlackstartOenanthe melanuraPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4260Larry L. Jackson
Urn TombThe Urn Tomb was carved into the rock around 70 AD, long after the Nabateans were influenced by Hellenistic culture.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4268Larry L. Jackson
CaveSome beautiful rock in this area.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6060Larry L. Jackson
Cave RockPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4272Larry L. Jackson
CavesPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6062Larry L. Jackson
CavePetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6063Larry L. Jackson
Cave RockCloseup photo of this nice looking rock.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4273Larry L. Jackson
RockAnother closeup.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4275Larry L. Jackson
CavePetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6065Larry L. Jackson
CaveBlackened ceiling and chambers is a bit unique.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6070Larry L. Jackson
CavesPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6073Larry L. Jackson
CavePetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4278Larry L. Jackson
ManPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4279Larry L. Jackson
Urn TempleA massive 1st-century CE Nabataean Royal Tomb.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6075Larry L. Jackson
Great Temple StepsBuilt by the Nabateans in the 1st century BC.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6077Larry L. Jackson
Royal TombsSeen from the Great Temple.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4282Larry L. Jackson
PetraSome of the Great Temple and a mountain with numerous tombs in the background.Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4283Larry L. Jackson
Temenos GatewayPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6082Larry L. Jackson
Temenos GatewayCloser photo.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4284Larry L. Jackson
ArtifactsPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4285Larry L. Jackson
Qasr al-Bint TempleBelieved to have been built in the 1st century BCE, it likely served as a major Nabataean temple, possibly dedicated to the chief god Dushara.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4288Larry L. Jackson
Qasr al-Bint TemplePriests only in the interior.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4290Larry L. Jackson
Qasr al-Bint TempleSeen from the Great Temple.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4297Larry L. Jackson
Great TemplePetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4303Larry L. Jackson
Great TemplePetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6083Larry L. Jackson
Great TemplePetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6086Larry L. Jackson
Great TempleThis sandstone column has broken down into the layers of stone.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#6090Larry L. Jackson
Great TemplePetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4304Larry L. Jackson
TombsPetra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4296Larry L. Jackson
PetraHeading back toward The Treasury.Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4309Larry L. Jackson
The TreasuryI used Photoshop to take out the people.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#4312Larry L. Jackson
The SigSmall dams to slow rainwater runoff.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-24#4315Larry L. Jackson
The SigPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-24#6097Larry L. Jackson
The SigPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-24#4326Larry L. Jackson
MahmoudOur Jordanian guide and wife invited us into their home for dinner. Mahmoud deftly flipped the big cooking pot upside down onto a serving tray. A very tasty Jordanian meal of chicken, vegetables and rice.Petra, Jordan, January 24, 20262026-01-24#0901Larry L. Jackson
GuardsEra-type clothing & gear.The Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4329Larry L. Jackson
The SigWe went back into Petra for a more leisurely visit to get photos of things we might have missed the previous day.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4331Larry L. Jackson
The SigPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#0238Larry L. Jackson
The SigPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4339Larry L. Jackson
The SigPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#1234Larry L. Jackson
The SigPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#1440Larry L. Jackson
The TreasuryOur early arrival had fewer tourists, but I did Photoshop out a few.The Sig, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#2505Larry L. Jackson
KittenPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4349Larry L. Jackson
TombPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4352Larry L. Jackson
TombPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4353Larry L. Jackson
TombsPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4354Larry L. Jackson
CatPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4359Larry L. Jackson
CatPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4360Larry L. Jackson
Tomb CavePetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6105Larry L. Jackson
Tomb CaveNice ceiling.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6106Larry L. Jackson
Tomb CaveTerrific colorful stone.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6107Larry L. Jackson
TombsNot to be missed.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4052Larry L. Jackson
TombsPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4126Larry L. Jackson
PanoramaTombs, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4255Larry L. Jackson
Tombs & CavesWorking my way up to the higher caves & tombs.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4361Larry L. Jackson
Tomb CavePetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6116Larry L. Jackson
CavePetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4362Larry L. Jackson
TombPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6117Larry L. Jackson
Tomb Cave CeilingNature has some terrific sights, revealed by workers carving into the mountain.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6119Larry L. Jackson
AmphitheatreView from a high location.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4364Larry L. Jackson
TombsPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4365Larry L. Jackson
TombPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4366Larry L. Jackson
TombBest view of the upper face of the tomb with the view of the door obstructed by a ridge of rock.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6121Larry L. Jackson
TombUnusually tall door.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6124Larry L. Jackson
KhalidThis 8 year old child is selling postcards.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4369Larry L. Jackson
CavePetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6126Larry L. Jackson
TombsPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6127Larry L. Jackson
TombsPossibly a cave since there is blackened ceiling.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6129Larry L. Jackson
CaveA really large cave.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6131Larry L. Jackson
ArchPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6133Larry L. Jackson
Rock DetailPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6136Larry L. Jackson
Rock DetailPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6139Larry L. Jackson
RockAt a cave entrance.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4370Larry L. Jackson
SunstarThanks to Debbie for suggesting this photo.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4372Larry L. Jackson
CavePetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6141Larry L. Jackson
RockPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4378Larry L. Jackson
Desert LarkAmmomanes desertiPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4382Larry L. Jackson
DonkeyTo take tourist up to the Monastery and other locations.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4391Larry L. Jackson
DonkeyEquus asinusPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4394Larry L. Jackson
ColumnsGreat Temple, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4398Larry L. Jackson
CapitalLower part of the capital placed here for easy viewing.Great Temple, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4400Larry L. Jackson
Sandstone ColumnsGreat Temple, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4401Larry L. Jackson
Great TemplePetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#6144Larry L. Jackson
CapitalGreat Temple, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4405Larry L. Jackson
CamelsPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4412Larry L. Jackson
CatPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4414Larry L. Jackson
CamelsPetra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4421Larry L. Jackson
The TreasuryNice color with late afternoon light.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4451Larry L. Jackson
PoserA small ledge was perfect for a series of people to pose with the Treasury in the background.The Treasury, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4634Larry L. Jackson
Petra MuseumAfter 14,000 steps on the 24th and a similar number this day, we took a golf cart ride out to have time to visit the museum.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4424Larry L. Jackson
Jordan FlagPetra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4427Larry L. Jackson
Petra MuseumThe primary benefactor of the Petra Museum is the Government of Japan, which provided a $7 million grant.Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4428Larry L. Jackson
Pottery Water PipeThe clay water pipes were used in conjunction with the carved stone aquaducts.Petra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4429Larry L. Jackson
Dhu-SharaThe head of the Nabataean pantheon and the lord of the Sharah Mountains of southern Jordan.Petra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4434Larry L. Jackson
HermesPetra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4436Larry L. Jackson
AthenaI wish these had not been broken or defaced.Petra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4438Larry L. Jackson
HermesPetra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4439Larry L. Jackson
HerculesPetra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4441Larry L. Jackson
DionysusPetra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4443Larry L. Jackson
Corinthian CapitalPetra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4445Larry L. Jackson
DionysusPetra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4447Larry L. Jackson
Artemis BronzePetra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4449Larry L. Jackson
Winged Lion & ChildPetra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4451Larry L. Jackson
SphinxPetra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4453Larry L. Jackson
AresPetra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4455Larry L. Jackson
MedusaPetra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4457Larry L. Jackson
MedusaPetra Museum, Petra, Jordan, January 25, 20262026-01-25#4458Larry L. Jackson
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