We walked all the way down to Petra Treasury for a sound and light show. For most of the show the monument was unillumated while locals played a nonsensical tune on schreechy instruments for what seemed like forever.

Lanterns at the Treasury We walked all the way down to Petra Treasury for a sound and light show. For most of the show the monument was unillumated while locals played a nonsensical tune on schreechy instruments for what seemed like forever.

Petra Treasury at Night This is where we stayed. It has the very best location, right at the entrance to Petra itself.

Petra House, Wadi Musa This is where we stayed. It has the very best location, right at the entrance to Petra itself.

Breakfast at Petra House A tasty breakfast before exploring the ruins of Petra.

Aaron's Tomb Visible on the nearby peak of Jabal Haroun is the supposed tomb of Aaron, brother of Moses.

The road to Petra Siq Headed downhill towards the entrance to the ruins in Petra, we spotted a number of squarish, "Djinn Block" tombs.

Hazardous Terrain This is gonna be fun!

Obelisk Tomb Along the Gateway to the Siq, the Obelisk Tomb was built around 50 AD.

The Siq Entrance to the Siq, a slot canyon leading to the main Petra Ruins.

The Siq (Arabic: السيق‎) is a dim, narrow gorge (in some points no more than 10 feet wide for 3/4 of a mile to Petra's most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh (the Treasury).

Siq Entrance The Siq (Arabic: السيق‎) is a dim, narrow gorge (in some points no more than 10 feet wide for 3/4 of a mile to Petra's most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh (the Treasury).

Siq Entrance Two Bedouin merchants enter the Siq. In the foreground is a channel used to carry water into Petra in ancient times.

The Siq, Petra

Petra Siq

Terra Cotta Pipe Fragments of the original terra cotta pipe which carried water into Petra are still visible along the walls of the Siq.

Petra Siq

Unusual Formation Is it a fish...

Unusual Formation Or an Elephant?

Donkey Cart Some visitors choose to hire a donkey cart to take them through the Siq to the Treasury.

First Peek Nearing the Treasury from the Siq.

The Treasury, Petra

Treasury Detail Architectural detail

The Treasury, Petra Architectural detail, upper façade.

Bedouin Police

Petra Camels

The Treasury, Petra Architectural detail

The Treasury, Petra Early visitors thought the treasury was an Egyptian treasury, shooting it up in an attempt to get to the treasure.

The Treasury, Petra

Petra Camels

Petra

Bedouin Police at the Treasury

The Treasury, Petra

Bullet Holes Early visitors thought the treasury was an Egyptian treasury, shooting it up in an attempt to get to the treasure.

The Treasury, Petra

Petra Donkey

Petra Beyond the treasury, the passage widens towards the rest of the extensive ruins.

Bedouin and Keffiyehs

Keffiyeh A variety of colors of keffiyeh, a traditional headdress. It is typically worn by Arabs, Kurds and some Jews, Indians and Turks.

Ammonite Fossils

Jenny

Arabian Coffee Pot We loved the cool shape of these ubiquitous coffee and teapots.

Camel Caravan This Bedouin offers camel rides to the tourists.