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Micha Zilberman
Your tour guide in Israel and Jordan |
| Jerusalem | Golan | Jordan | Galilee |
| The Negev | Judean Desert | Eilat | Jordan Canyons |
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| The Khazneh
The best-known of the monuments at Petra, the Khazneh is also the first to greet the visitor arriving via the Siq the facade, carved out from the sandstone cliff wall, is 40m high, and is remarkably well-preserved, probably because the confined space in which it was built has protected it somewhat from the effects of erosion. The name Khazneh, which means 'treasury' comes from the legend that it was used as a hiding place for treasure. In practice, it seems to have been something between a temple and a tomb, possibly both at once. |
| The high
place of sacrifice
Starting from a point close to the theater, the path to the High Place of Sacrifice climbs steeply at first. After a little way, the ascent becomes gentler, and eventually the path emerges into a level open space atop a small massif overlooking the site. To the right are a cluster of rock outcrops, and on these can be seen the remains of a free-standing building that once housed the priests, and a carved obelisk. A little further on lies the High Place. The High Place itself has been carved flat, and drainage channels have been cut into the rock to allow the blood of sacrificial animals to drain away. To the right, you can look down on the King's Wall and the Royal Tombs, while looking straight ahead, there is an impressive panorama of the whole site. The Khazneh and the theater are behind you and to your right as you look north. |
| El
Deir
The largest of the temples in Petra is El Deir, the Monastery. It measures 60 x 45 meters. This enormous size becomes clear when you compare the size of the doorway with the people standing in it. |
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