The Treasury-Top things you don't know

The Treasury:

I’ve tried to keep my writing brief on this, as most of what I say is already in the guidebooks. Still, any post about Petra would be empty without the Treasury.

·         Currently, you can’t go inside because of an archaeological dig out in front. However, you can still go up and peek through the grates to see just what is revolutionizing the theories about this monument

·         Make sure to see the Bedouin bullet holes near the top. These are from tribesmen trying to break the urn and release a hidden treasure.

·         Watch “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” before you go. It makes the experience of seeing the Treasury for the first time even more memorable.

·         Make sure to be back here in the afternoon when the sun hits the Treasury, making dazzling colors (and better photos!)

·         For a funnier photo, try to get in some of the camels that sit out in front of the building. Make sure not to look too interested though, as some of the camel dealers are very aggressive salesmen!

·         If you want, you can buy drinks nearby. It is quite a memory to sit sipping a drink while you absorb this amazing landmark

    E-mail me at michaelworldtravel@gmail.com with any questions. No, really do. No one has yet.

The Treasury, complete with a herd of tourist-ridden camels 

The breathtaking first view of the Treasury from the Siq

I think this one speaks for itself

Looking back into the dark and narrow Siq

The Treasury, carved out of the cliff face