- General Information
- Petra is located in Wadi Musa region, Jordan
- Entrance fee is 50 JOD per day (1300 TL equivalent)
- Two-day visit recommended for comprehensive exploration
- Weather is cooler than other Jordanian destinations
- Key Attractions
- Djinn Blocks and Obelisk Tomb feature 26 stone structures
- As-Siq road leads to Treasury, 1.2 km long natural rock corridor
- El-Hazne (Treasury) stands 39 meters high with intricate decorations
- Royal Tombs include Urn, Silk, Palace and Corinthian structures
- Nabatean Ancient Theatre could accommodate 8,000 spectators
- Monastery (Ad-Deir)
- Built in mid-1st century AD for symposiums
- Features 47m wide, 48m high facade with conical roof
- Used as stage in 2009 Transformers film
- Located near Monastery, accessible only by night
- Practical Tips
- Best visited early morning to avoid crowds
- Bedouin horse carriers provide transportation
- Weather can be cold, especially evenings
- Satellite technology helps discover new areas