The Entrance to the Siq (a 1.2 km long narrow gorge) Leading to Petra at night in Jordan

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The Siq Leading to Petra is hand lit by candles all the way to our Final Destination over 1km later

People have walked this ancient path since 1000 BC

Petra, The ancient Nabatean City of Jordan was Rediscovered in 1812

Petra lay hidden and lost for centuries in the Mountains of Wadi Mousa. The Siq did its job of hiding this New 7th Wonder of the World

Imagine how Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burchard felt walking Petras narrow walls approaching the Treasury

Our final destination for Petra by night..The Treasury

There is nothing more I can say. These pictures speak for themselves. Petra by Night in Jordan is a truly magical experience. Stay tuned for more information on Petra from our visit to Petra by Day. There are many myths and legends surrounding the number 1 tourist destination in Jordan.

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