Petra Pictures Just Don't Do It Justice
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I Want To Take My Own Petra Pictures
Although created over 2,500 years ago Petra wasn't discovered by the western world until 1812. Now it is not only listed by BBC as one of "the 40 places you have to see before you die" it has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1985. UNESCO describes Petra as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage."
Here you will find Petra pictures, both professional and personal. My friend and neighbor visited Petra earlier this year, and was kind enough to allow me to include some of her photos. I have also included resources to learn more about Petra. If you can't visit someday, enjoy your time on this page. Either way, I hope you can see how it came to earn a spot on my bucket list.
Photo by Hazel Williams, copyrighted and protected and used with permission.
Have You Been to Petra?
A Visit to Petra Represents One of the 10 Items on my Bucket List
Check Out the Petra Pictures - Amazing!
Hopefully I will replace these with my own pictures someday
The Treasury, Petra, Jordan, Middle East Photographic Print
Bayne, Julia
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The Monastery, Petra, Jordan, Middle East Photographic Print
Bayne, Julia
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The Treasury (Al-Khazneh), Petra, Ma'An, Jordan Photographic Print
Blomqvist, Anders
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Beida (Little Petra), Nabatean Site Near Petra, Jordan, Middle East Photographic Print
Pitamitz, Sergio
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Ad-Dayr Tomb, Petra, Jordan Photographic Print
Vdovin, Ivan
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The Monastery, Petra, Jordan Photographic Print
Arnold, Jon
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Petra Valley, Wadi Musa, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Photographic Print
Nico, Tondini
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Nabatean Theatre, Petra, Unesco World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Photographic Print
Pitamitz, Sergio
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You Have Seen the Petra Pictures, Do You Have Any Advice for Me?
Keep a Visit to Petra on the bucket list because:
Paul says:
Somewhere to put on my 'bucket list'
flycatcher says:
Definitely, keep it on the list. I need to live vicariously through you! :)
poddys says:
It's definitely on my list, keep it on yours too. It's a truly unique place to visit, and one of those where photos just can't do it justice.
OhMe says:
Oh, I think it would be breathtaking
Kimbesa says:
Any place that Indiana Jones has been, I wanna see, too!
Serenia says:
I really want to visit Petra too. I need your inspiration to eventually get there. Absolutely you have to KEEP it on the list,
JuneMary says:
It's well worth visiting, the carving is wonderful. Not to be done in a day though because the valley is huge and there are many monuments up in the hills, which I missed because I had only one day. I need to go again!
Best to visit in Spring or Autumn when it's not too hot because there is not a lot of shade and remember to have good footware.
There are hotels before you get to the Siq, which you can ride up and down on horseback.
Hope you enjoy it.
JuneMary.
DecoratingforEvents says:
Keep it! I love learning about history and these photos are beautiful but spark the curiosity! Take some pics when you get to go!
JJ says:
Petra looks awesome. I'd definately go.
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Where is Petra?
Where Have I Seen Petra Before?
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Special Edition)
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My Neighbor Visited Petra in 2010
She has graciously let me share some of her photos here.
(Thank You Hazel!)
All photos in this section copyrighted and protected by Hazel Williams 2010
The transport to Petra
The Siq (main entrance to Petra) has sides as high as 200m (650ft)
Kazneh means "treasure" and this was her first full view of the carved city
You can see some of the merchant stalls to the left
A closer view of some of the merchant stalls
I love the colors in the rock
Some travel by camel
The end of the main street
It's just amazing
Don't Forget a Tour Book
This is the one I want to take.
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I Will Bring Home Some Souvenirs Once I Go
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Who Is Blogging About Petra?
- Petra Ecclestone's husband James and father Bernie go neck and necklace in ...
- By Katie Nicholl Petra Ecclestone's husband James Stunt joined father-in-law Bernie in a bidding war for a diamond necklace at a charity auction in Monaco last week. First James, 28, Petra, pipped Formula 1 boss Bernie by offering £33000.
- Petra Kvitova rolls on, Roger Federer breaks Connors' match record
- Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova also reached the third round, beating Urszula Radwanska of Poland 6-1, 6-3. The fourth-seeded Czech was never really tested on Court Suzanne Lenglen, saving all three break points she faced. Kvitova secured her first ...
- Petra Kvitova reaches 3rd round at French Open
- PARIS (AP) - Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova reached the third round of the French Open by beating Urszula Radwanska of Poland 6-1, 6-3 Thursday. The fourth-seeded Czech was never really tested on Court Suzanne Lenglen, saving all three break points ...
- Petra Kvitova reaches 3rd round at French Open
- PARIS ? Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova reached the third round of the French Open by beating Urszula Radwanska of Poland 6-1, 6-3 Thursday. The fourth-seeded Czech was never really tested on Court Suzanne Lenglen, saving all three break points she ...
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Want to Learn More About Petra?
- Petra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Petra, meaning rock; is a historical and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is known for its rock cut architecture and water conduits system.
- Experience Petra
- The giant red mountains and vast mausoleums of a departed race have nothing in common with modern civilization, and ask nothing of it except to be appreciated at their true value - as one of the greatest wonders ever wrought by Nature and Man.
- The Petra Great Temple | Welcome
- Brown University professor emerita Martha Sharp Joukowsky
is at present directing the archaeological excavations of the Great Temple
at Petra, Jordan. - Petra from Bible Places.com
- Pictures and text illuminating the site of Petra, Jordan
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What's Stopping Me?
Mostly just the geographic proximity to my home (it's half way around the world), and the cost. When I some day visit Petra, it would seem more logical to combine it with a trip to Egypt and Israel - both of which would increase the trip budget. But to travel for nearly 24 hours and not visit the wonders of the world in the area, seems a bit silly. Someday I will see Petra. My enthusiasm for it has increased since Hazel's return and I was so pleased she shared her photos. A Fun Geography Game
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RocklawnArts
May 23, 2012 @ 8:42 pm | delete
- I'd love to see Petra in person too!
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favored1
Feb 8, 2012 @ 2:13 pm | delete
- The pictures of Petra are so great. I love to see this biblical place and learn more about it. Thank you for sharing this.
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favored1
Feb 8, 2012 @ 2:13 pm | delete
- The pictures of Petra are so great. I love to see this biblical place and learn more about it. Thank you for sharing this.
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Senora_M
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- I have been to Israel, but haven't been to Petra. It looks amazing though!! Thanks for a great lens! *blessed*
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flycatcher
Dec 26, 2011 @ 8:20 pm | delete
- I think I just have to put Petra on my own bucket list...
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poddys
Oct 24, 2011 @ 2:22 pm | delete
- I first saw Petra on a film we were shown at school, one of those new age religion films from back in the late 60's. I would love to go there, it's such a unique place, one of those that you absolutely have to see for yourself. Excellent lens, your neighbours are so lucky to have been there, and the photos are wonderful. Blessed.
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OhMe Oct 21, 2011 @ 8:02 am | delete
- I can't imagine really seeing Petra. It would be amazing. These great pictures are probably as close as I will come so thank you for sharing.
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Hedremp
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- beautiful photos, I feel like I have been there
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JuneMary
Jan 4, 2011 @ 4:24 pm | delete
- The photos brought back happy memories.
Thanks.
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JuneMary
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- The photos brought back happy memories.
Thanks.
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