Esther's photos with the keyword: Siq

First view of Al Khazneh (Explored)

First view of Al Khazneh (Explored)

Esther
17 Mar 2017 19 11 556
Petra, Jordan "The impressive eastern entrance leads steeply down through a dark, narrow gorge (in places only 3–4 m (9.8–13.1 ft) wide) called the Siq ("the shaft"), a natural geological feature formed from a deep split in the sandstone rocks and serving as a waterway flowing into Wadi Musa. At the end of the narrow gorge stands Petra's most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh (popularly known as and meaning "the Treasury"), hewn into the sandstone cliff. While remaining in remarkably preserved condition, the face of the structure is marked by hundreds of bullet holes made by the local Bedouin tribes that hoped to dislodge riches that were once rumored to be hidden within it." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra AIMG 3958
The effects of erosion

The effects of erosion

Esther
11 Mar 2017 8 5 316
Petra, Jordan Only the bottom half remains of this larger than life size sculpture that once greeted travelers to Petra. IMG 3951
Life in the rocks

Life in the rocks

Esther
11 Mar 2017 2 195
Petra, Jordan IMG 3943
Elephant in the sandstone

Elephant in the sandstone

Esther
11 Mar 2017 3 2 201
Petra, Jordan IMG 3942
Sandstone cliffs

Sandstone cliffs

Esther
10 Mar 2017 8 6 259
Petra, Jordan AIMG 3938
The remains of ancient grandeur

The remains of ancient grandeur

Esther
10 Mar 2017 4 2 376
Petra, Jordan AIMG 3935
The height of the Siq

The height of the Siq

Esther
10 Mar 2017 4 2 220
Petra, Jordan AIMG 3933
The shape of the Siq

The shape of the Siq

Esther
28 Feb 2017 13 9 429
Petra, Jordan AIMG 3928
High walls

High walls

Esther
28 Feb 2017 3 4 240
Petra, Jordan AIMG 3925
Limestone cliff

Limestone cliff

Esther
28 Feb 2017 3 2 255
Petra, Jordan AIMG 3924
Entering the Siq

Entering the Siq

Esther
28 Feb 2017 3 1 246
Petra, Jordan AIMG 3918