The main route is full of people and vehicles.

From the quiet back road, once back onto the main road of Petra, the atmosphere immediately changes.

At a small cliffside tea shop, plastic chairs and old rugs greet guests alongside Jordanian flags. It's a resting spot steeped in the stories of the owner—a Bedouin who still makes a living amidst the ancient ruins.

But soon the silence fades. Hundreds of stone steps ahead become a bustling path of tourists, passing each other up and down. Some ride donkeys, others camels, and some carry water and supplies, as if they were still serving in ancient caravans.

Small stalls line the path, selling everything from brightly colored fabrics, beads, jewelry, and even imitation antique souvenirs. This is a world of modern tourism intertwined with the remnants of ancient civilizations—a reflection that suggests Petra was never truly abandoned, but continues to live on today.

As we approach the sheer cliff face, Al-Khazneh, or "The Treasury," unfolds. This is Petra's most famous structure, carved from 39 meters of sandstone in the 1st century BC. It's believed to have served as a royal tomb or treasure trove. This led locals to nickname it the "Treasury."

The wide plaza in front of the cathedral is filled with camels decorated with brocade and tourists from around the world—an image that has become an iconic image of Petra, featured in postcards, books, and blockbuster films like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

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Post by Mr. Choon | Sep 14, 2025