The highlight of our trip was Petra, the capital of the old Nabataean kingdom, dating back to 300 BC. Unfortunately it was largely destroyed by earthquakes around 300 and 500 AC. Its remains are astonishing accounts of life & trade in the desert.
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| first view of the treasury after a long walk through the Siq |
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| living quarters of the Nabataeans |
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| (Roman) theater |
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| Roman road |
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| The Monastery |
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| Life on the edge |
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| On top of the Monastery |
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| royal toms |
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| bonfire at our night camp |
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| visit to little Petra |
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| Little Petra shows accounts of amazing ceiling painting |
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