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Sights (10)

Ad Deir

The largest carved monument in Petra, dates back to the 1st century AD. The interior, like that of the Treasury, is puny in comparison to the facade. The more than 800 steps up to the Monastery can take over an hour, and even if you take a donkey you will have to walk and climb for about 10 minutes near the end.

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Al-Khazneh

Upon exiting the Siq, visitors can view this jaw-dropping grandeur. Be sure to note the urn atop the Treasury structure, it has been rumored that the urn contained a Pharaoh's hidden treasure, and the urn bears the bullet pock marks where Bedouin travellers throughout the years have tested the theory. Get there when the park opens at 06:00 or 06:30 (depending on the season) and you may have the Treasury all to yourself or with fewer than 5-10 people around and no vendors.

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Siq

The entrance to Petra is a long, winding sandstone canyon (about 2 km). There are minor carvings spotted here and there throughout the Siq, but the most impressive sights are the colorful and unusual sandstone patterns in the rock walls. There are also remains of terracotta pipes built into the sides of the canyon that were used in Roman times to carry water.

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Petra

Petra, the fabled "rose red city, half as old as time", is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, Petra was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

Though the city was founded relatively late, a sanctuary has existed there since very ancient times.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

11°C2.2
Precipitation: 45 mm

Feb

13.1°C2.8
Precipitation: 38 mm

Mar

16.6°C5.6
Precipitation: 36 mm

Apr

20.9°C8.7
Precipitation: 12 mm

May

25.1°C11.7
Precipitation: 4 mm

Jun

28.6°C14.1
Precipitation: 0 mm

Jul

29.8°C16.1
Precipitation: 0 mm

Aug

30°C16.5
Precipitation: 0 mm

Sep

28.1°C14.2
Precipitation: 0 mm

Oct

24.6°C11.2
Precipitation: 2 mm

Nov

18.2°C7.1
Precipitation: 15 mm

Dec

13.4°C3.4
Precipitation: 41 mm
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