PETRA-TO THE HIGH PLACES

On the top of the clefts surrounding the valley are several "High Places". Some lead up to ceremonial buildings and one up to a sacred place. There are several routes to this "High Place" One from the outside of the Siq which is supposedly an easy climb. This one from the valley begins as a fairly wide shale stony trail,gradually becoming steeper. After a certain point it is cut into the sandstone and often is in the form of stairs. It is believed that this was a processional route. The photos are not in exact order but they show various views. The quality of some is poor from old age.

A portion of the loose stone path up

Looking down at the road through the valley towards the Roman and Nabatean cities. Fellow tourists are on that road. This is a local guide
If you look closely the Roman Amphitheater is in the center background.

Another view of the above with a telephoto lens. How about the man with the red coat in the bushes?

This is not a tomb, however its significance is unknown

Our Guide leads the way

I may post one more set of photos showing the Nabatean and Roman ruins that have been excavated or identified.