Petra by Day

Petra during the day is just spectacular. The Treasury is obviously the most beautiful part of Petra, possibly because it is the most in tact. It stands at 40 meters high- it is hard to imagine how they even got up that high to be able to carve out the rock, let alone carve to that level of detail. The Nabataeans built an entire city that emerges straight from the face of the cliffs, unbelievable. Makes you wonder why, seems like other options for housing would have been easier! I think that the door frames are the most beautiful overall. Hiked up to a lookout point as well. The rock itself is beautiful. The walk to the treasury is a long, narrow path and the whole time, you are surrounded by the beautiful rose-colored rock.