Wadi Musa Nature + People pictures

• Jordan
• Middle East
• World

Explore an amazing sandstone canyon and marvel at the towering façades and tombs of this long-lost Jordanian city, one of the “New” Seven Wonders of the World.

On the path to the Siq are three sandstone behemoths whose meaning and functionality continue to baffle archaeologists millennia after their construction.

Pass through this ancient passage, study the old water pipes and watch the red walls begin to close overhead, before opening to reveal the Treasury.

Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. 

Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. 

Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. 

Pass through this ancient passage, study the old water pipes and watch the red walls begin to close overhead, before opening to reveal the Treasury.

Pass through this ancient passage, study the old water pipes and watch the red walls begin to close overhead, before opening to reveal the Treasury.

Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. 

Wander down a narrow sandstone gorge and take in the fascinating buildings carved into the rock face of this mini version of the famous historic site of Petra. 

One of the most famous sights in the whole of Petra, this row of tombs carved into steep cliffs is an architectural wonder in itself. 

Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. 

One of the most famous sights in the whole of Petra, this row of tombs carved into steep cliffs is an architectural wonder in itself. 

Pass through this ancient passage, study the old water pipes and watch the red walls begin to close overhead, before opening to reveal the Treasury.

Pass through this ancient passage, study the old water pipes and watch the red walls begin to close overhead, before opening to reveal the Treasury.

Pass through this ancient passage, study the old water pipes and watch the red walls begin to close overhead, before opening to reveal the Treasury.

Wander down a narrow sandstone gorge and take in the fascinating buildings carved into the rock face of this mini version of the famous historic site of Petra. 

Wander down a narrow sandstone gorge and take in the fascinating buildings carved into the rock face of this mini version of the famous historic site of Petra. 

One of the most famous sights in the whole of Petra, this row of tombs carved into steep cliffs is an architectural wonder in itself. 

On the path to the Siq are three sandstone behemoths whose meaning and functionality continue to baffle archaeologists millennia after their construction.

Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. 

Wander down a narrow sandstone gorge and take in the fascinating buildings carved into the rock face of this mini version of the famous historic site of Petra. 

One of the most famous sights in the whole of Petra, this row of tombs carved into steep cliffs is an architectural wonder in itself. 

Wander down a narrow sandstone gorge and take in the fascinating buildings carved into the rock face of this mini version of the famous historic site of Petra.