Jabal al Madhbaḩ, Jordan Travel Journals & Blogs

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- Aug 5, 2022, 9:00am
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 944 m
- Jordan Ma’an Umm Şayḩūn Jabal al Madhbaḩ 30.32722, 35.44906930°19’38” N 35°26’57” E
Day 3
Königsgräber
August 5, 2022 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Unter dem Namen Königsgräber werden vier prächtige Grabmonumente der Felsenstadt Petra zusammengefasst. Sie wurden von den Nabatäern aus dem Sandstein des Jabal al-Khubtha Felsmassivs herausgeschlagen. Man unterscheidet das Urnengrab, das Seidengrab, das Korinthische Grab und das Palastgrab. Manchmal wird auch das etwas abseits gelegene und später entstandene Sextius Florentinus Grab dem Komplex der Königsgräber zugerechnet.
Gegenüber den Königsgräbern befindet sich das Theater, das ebenfalls in den Stein gehauen wurde. Sitz für Sitz. Nachdem die Römer Petra entdeckten, erweiterten sie das Theater noch einmal, damit schließlich 8500 Leute hineinpassten.Read more
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- Oct 15, 2022, 11:53am
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 877 m
- Jordan Ma’an Umm Şayḩūn Jabal al Madhbaḩ 30.327684, 35.44756630°19’40” N 35°26’51” E
Day 13
Royal Tombs
October 15, 2022 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
I didn't get up to actually look inside these. They are up above the main trail to the right after you pass the Street of Facades.
These are a series of carved mausoleums. It is not known who was buried there but the design indicates they probably are indeed for kings. Each is a different designRead more
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- Oct 15, 2022, 12:04pm
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 889 m
- Jordan Ma’an Umm Şayḩūn Jabal al Madhbaḩ 30.325181, 35.44766430°19’31” N 35°26’52” E
Day 13
Theatre
October 15, 2022 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The theatre is more or less in the middle of main street. It was built in the first century when the Nabataean kingdom was at its peak. It was influenced by the Roman fashion of building theatres but in Nabataean style including being carved out of solid rock.

The Romans added to it and the capacity is about 8500 spectators, which is actually bigger than the Amman (Philadelphia) theatre.

You can see that, being cut out if sandstone, it has eroded more than similar theatres that were built with blocks and marble, but it remains an impressive accomplishment.Read more
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Traveler Amelgatzen bis Dubai
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- Oct 22, 2022, 10:44am
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 908 m
- Jordan Ma’an Umm Şayḩūn Jabal al Madhbaḩ 30.325, 35.448330°19’30” N 35°26’54” E
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Felsenstadt Petra
October 22, 2022 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Petra ist eine berühmte archäologische Stätte in der südwestlichen jordanischen Wüste. Die Hauptstadt des einstigen nabatäischen Königreichs geht in etwa auf das Jahr 300 v. Chr. zurück. Der Zugang durch eine enge Schlucht namens Al Siq führt zu Grabstätten und Tempeln, die in rosafarbene Sandsteinklippen gehauen wurden und der Stadt so den Spitznamen "Die Rote" verliehen. Ihr wohl berühmtestes Gebäude ist der 45 m hohe Khazne al-Firaun, ein Tempel mit verzierter Fassade im griechischen Stil, der Schatzhaus genannt wird.Read more
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Greece, Egypt and Jordan
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- Jan 19, 2023, 1:30pm
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 2,959 ft
- Jordan Ma’an Umm Şayḩūn Jabal al Madhbaḩ 30.324171, 35.44889830°19’27” N 35°26’56” E
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The Treasury, Petra
January 19, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The first sight of the Treasury as we emerged from the Siq is an image that will stay with me forever!

The Nabateans who built it in the first century were very clever. They carved it into a sandstone cliff from the top down and positioned it in such a way that it was protected from the worst vagaries of the weather. As such, it remains in an excellent condition today.

The structure is thought to have been built as the mausoleum of the Nabatean king Aretas IV. It became known as Al-Khazneh (The Treasury in Arabic) in the early 19th century by the area's Bedouins as they believed it contained treasures.

We paused in front of the Treasury for a much-needed falafel sandwich before continuing our tour 😀Read more
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Michael Spies Gypsies on the move
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- Apr 10, 2023, 4:02pm
- 🌧 23 °C
- Altitude: 908 m
- Jordan Ma’an Umm Şayḩūn Jabal al Madhbaḩ 30.325, 35.44833330°19’30” N 35°26’54” E
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Die Touriseite von Petra
April 10, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ 🌧 23 °C
An der Kante von dem was für mich noch erträglich ist.
Ich verstehe ja, dass es eine Einnahmequelle für Bevölkerung ist... doch werden die Mulis leider nicht sehr gut behandelt. Müssen gnadenlos Last tragen.
Und in den Gräbern gibt's dann Kaffee und Tee, und die Straßen sind gesäumt von Ständen mit all den netten Mitbringseln für die Touris.
Doch die Begegnungen mit den Einheimischen waren sehr schön.

Also, beide Augen zudrücken und durch, mit dem Blick auf diese grandiose Architektur im Einklang mit der Natur, ihren Farben, dieser hoch entwickelten Kultur vor tausenden von Jahren.
800 dieser Monumente sind in Petra und Umgebung erhalten.

Da wäre ich doch nur zu gern einfach mittendrin gewesen, im Theater gesessen, im Pool des Tempels geschwommen, oder einfach nur durch die Straßen gelaufen.Read more
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Traveler Giordania 2023
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- Jan 3, 2023
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 874 m
- Jordan Ma’an Umm Şayḩūn Jabal al Madhbaḩ 30.32868, 35.44417930°19’43” N 35°26’39” E
Day 3
Dal Wadi Rum a Petra
January 3, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Sveglia al mattino per fare colazione tipica al buffet.
Al momento di pagare la notte nel campo e la gita in jeep del giorno prima ci accorgiamo di non avere abbastanza contanti.
Bancomat non presenti e carte di credito non accettate.
Risultato: hotel pagato 20 o 30 euro in meno e gita nel Wadi Rum gratis in cambio di recensione positiva.
Trasporto con jeep fuori dal deserto con il ragazzo che non abbiamo pagato.
Ripreso la macchina direzione Petra.
Entrati nel sito archeologico nel primo pomeriggio e rimasti fino a sera.
Comprato uno shottino alla modica cifra di 7 euro (trattati).
Cena in un locale in cui ci hanno messo 3 ore a servirci.Read more
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- Jan 4, 2023
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 874 m
- Jordan Ma’an Umm Şayḩūn Jabal al Madhbaḩ 30.328706, 35.44422730°19’43” N 35°26’39” E
Day 4
Piccola Petra e Petra
January 4, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Al mattino visita a piccola Petra e arrivati in cima bevuto un tè nel punto panoramico.
Pranzato in hotel con cose prese al supermercato (carne in scatola, pane e formaggini qui rit)
Rientrati a Petra al pomeriggio.
Camminato tantissimi km.
Visto tutti i punti panoramici.
Usciti da Petra per cena a base di kebab enorme.
Verso le 20 ritornati dentro Petra per "Petra by night", il "tesoro di Petra" illuminato con musica in sottofondo.
Gente che continuava a fare foto con flash.
Usciti stanchissimi e tornati in hotel.Read more
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Elvis Lives Arabian Nights
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- Sep 13, 2023
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 878 m
- Jordan Ma’an Umm Şayḩūn Jabal al Madhbaḩ 30.327666, 35.44720430°19’40” N 35°26’50” E
Day 5
Stormy Daniels (Petra)
September 13, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Today's blog is named after the storm that swept through the area. We were definitely appreciative of the slight cloud cover and minor drop in temperature, especially as it reached 44C (!) as we made our way along the bottom of the Dead Sea Highway before finally climbing UP to sea level(!!).

You enter Petra through The Siq (canyon), and as you slowly descend the walls quickly come together leaving a small slither between the faces. Surprisingly it was created by tectonic movement, not water erosion as you'd expect.

Then suddenly through the narrow fissure you see the amazing carving of the Treasary. You can see how excited Jo is from the photos!

The canyon then widens and you go past carving after carving. We took a side route off past the royal tombs and climbed up to the top of the canyon for some impressive views. After rejoining the main street we then climbed the 850 steps up to The Monastery, possibly a more impressive building (sorry carving!) although not in such a picturesque setting.

The walk out was some 9km or so from the far end, and we eventually emerged thirsty, dusty but utterly elated after crossing off something that's been on the bucket list a long time!Read more
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Traveler Weltreise - Asien I
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- Dec 12, 2017, 1:26pm
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 1,034 m
- Jordan Ma’an Umm Şayḩūn Jabal al Madhbaḩ 30.32054, 35.4473430°19’14” N 35°26’50” E
Day 8
High Place of Sacrifice - Petra
December 12, 2017 in Jordan ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Nachdem wir uns in Petra ein bisschen umgesehen haben, sind wir den Massen von Touris entflohen in dem wir die Berge hoch gewandert sind. Hier waren wir alleine und hatten einen perfekten Blick über ganz Petra.Read more
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