The Siq marvel
Jordan
Ancient Petra
Ancient Petra, the Red Gem of the Jordanian desert, was the capital of the Nabatean civilization the flourished from 500BC to 2nd century AC and then, totally destroyed by earthquake, was engulfed in history's abyss till about 1830 when its ruins were detected by travellers in the midle of the desert.
Maybe the most fascinating feature is crossing, on foot the Siq, a famous canyon of about a mile length that winds beautifully till the exit where the legendary monument of Al Khazneh(The Treasury) stands.The walls of the canyon extend from 90 to 180m height and in many parts the width does'nt exceed the 3m. The canyon is a result of tectonic forces.
Petra, in 2007, was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the world.
We don't know how many more will be chosen!...
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ernesto haddad 28/11/2014 3:03
huge ! saludosJanos Gardonyi 21/11/2014 20:07
that's the piece de resistance shot...... ++++ janosrolvin 18/11/2014 19:41
Petra is one of the most fascinating and most beautiful places in the world for me.The extensive area is kind of impressive and full of magic.
A great photo, Alexander. Best wishes, Roland
Harold Thompson 18/11/2014 9:44
Like already said awesome thanks for sharing:-)) Harold
Sue Thompson 18/11/2014 8:46
It must be an awe inspiring place to visit with those narrow canyons amidst the towering walls.:))
SINA 18/11/2014 7:43
Was für ein geniales Foto!!!!!brst wishes Sina
Vera Shulga 17/11/2014 21:03
great!nice presentation
greetings, vera