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Petra: The Siq

Entry Hike Into Petra, Petra, Jordan

Featured Review : While Petra is associated with the Indiana Jones movies, a couple of minutes just surveying the scene at the head of the Siq (the main modern day entrance to the temples of Petra) could have you thinking they are filming...See Full Review

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Petra: The Siq Reviews

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The Siq: fantastic gateway to Petra

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Slug from Huddersfield, United Kingdom
  • January 26, 2012
The Siq: fantastic gateway to Petra
Quote: While Petra is associated with the Indiana Jones movies, a couple of minutes just surveying the scene at the head of the Siq (the main modern day entrance to the temples of Petra) could have you thinking they are filming a new Pirate of the... Read the full Petra: The Siq review

From journal Pacing Perfect Petra

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Following In The Footsteps Of Indy

Following In The Footsteps Of Indy
Quote: Petra’s greatest asset – and also its worst asset – is its world-famous entrance. This is the iconic Siq, a narrow chasm torn through the rock. It is undeniably dramatic. However I have to admit that it is also extremely knackering. From the ticket... Read the full Petra: The Siq review

From journal A Rose-Red City Half As Old As Time

Petra's Siq

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ArnyZona from Venlo, Netherlands
  • October 11, 2006
Petra's Siq
Quote: This is the highlight of every visit to Jordan. Hiking the Petra's Siq (Canyon). Although infested with thousands of tourists, the sight alone is worth the trip. And if you go really early, you can beat the crowds and midday heat! Bring lots of... Read the full Petra: The Siq review

From journal Jordan in 5 Days

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The Siq

  • 4 out of 5 stars by DrMaximus from Montreal, Quebec
  • June 9, 2002
The Siq
Quote: "The Siq, a narrow 1.2km long gorge hemmed in by 100m cliffs, is the main entrance into Petra. The entrance used to be marked by a Roman archway of which only the vertical ruins are visible." The Siq is actually not the first entrance into Petra... Read the full Petra: The Siq review

From journal Petra - The Definitive Guide

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Petra's Siq

  • 4 out of 5 stars by wanderluster from Evansville, Indiana
  • April 13, 2002
Petra's Siq
Quote: After paying the JD25 admission, we left the Visitor's Center and followed a sandy path in the open valley toward the mountains. Here horses were waiting to take tourists to the Siq a mile away. Their eager owners tried to entice us to ride with... Read the full Petra: The Siq review

From journal Honeymoon in Petra