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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